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What process occurs when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid forming clouds?
Which term describes the stage where water falls back to Earth in the form of rain, hail, sleet, or snow?
What is the first step of the water cycle in which water turns into vapor due to heat from the sun?
Which process follows precipitation in the water cycle?
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Why is the water cycle considered a continuous process?
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Study Notes
Water Cycle
- The water cycle is an endless process of water movement around the earth.
- Evaporation occurs when the sun heats water bodies (rivers, lakes, oceans) turning it into vapor.
- The vapor rises into the air.
- Condensation happens as the water vapor cools in the air. This changes the vapor back to liquid water, forming clouds.
- Precipitation occurs when the clouds become saturated with water and release it as rain, hail, sleet, or snow.
- Collection is when precipitation gathers on Earth, in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, or underground as groundwater.
- The collected water eventually evaporates, restarting the water cycle.
Importance of Water
- All life on Earth depends on water.
- The presence of liquid water is a key indicator of potential life on other planets.
- Water exists in all three states of matter (liquid, gas, and solid) throughout the water cycle.
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Explore the fascinating process of the water cycle and its vital role in supporting life on Earth. This quiz covers stages such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and the collection of water, along with the significance of water in various forms. Test your knowledge of how water sustains ecosystems and its potential implications for extraterrestrial life.
