Question

The sun sends energy to Earth. This energy, solar energy, helps drive the water cycle.



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This is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid. You will see clouds forming when this happens.
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This is another term for vaporization, the part of the water cycle in which water changes from a liquid to a gas. Water moves from bodies of water on Earth to water vapor in the atmosphere.
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Rain, snow, sleet, hail. Condensed water falls back to Earth.
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This is the movement of landwater to the oceans, mainly from rivers, lakes, and streams.
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This is the evaporation of water from above ground parts of plants, especially from leaves but also from stems and flowers.
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Answer 1

1) This is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid. You will see clouds forming when this happens. — Condensation

2) This is another term for vaporization, the part of the water cycle in which water changes from a liquid to a gas. Water moves from bodies of water on Earth to water vapor in the atmosphere. — Evaporation

3) Rain, snow, sleet, hail. Condensed water falls back to Earth. — Precipitation

4) This is the movement of landwater to the oceans, mainly from rivers, lakes, and streams. — Runoff

5) This is the evaporation of water from above ground parts of plants, especially from leaves but also from stems and flowers. — Transpiration