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To solve the problem of labeling the diagram of the water cycle, we need to understand each stage of the process and match it with the appropriate term from the word bank. Let's break it down step by step:
- Rivers and streams
- Precipitation
- Runoff
- Underground water
- Sea
- Wind
- Sun
- Evaporation
- Condensation
The diagram shows various stages of the water cycle. We will label each part based on its function in the cycle.
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- The sun is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle.
- Label: Sun
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- The arrows rising from the sea indicate the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.
- Label: Evaporation
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- The water vapor rises and cools, forming clouds. This process is called condensation.
- Label: Condensation
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- Water droplets in the clouds combine and grow heavy, falling back to the Earth as precipitation (rain, snow, etc.).
- Label: Precipitation
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- After precipitation, water collects and flows over the land surface, forming rivers and streams.
- Label: Rivers and streams
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- Some of the water from rivers and streams flows into larger bodies of water, such as the sea. This movement is called runoff.
- Label: Runoff
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- The large body of water at the bottom represents the sea or ocean, which is a major reservoir of water in the cycle.
- Label: Sea
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- Some water seeps into the ground and becomes underground water (also known as groundwater).
- Label: Underground water
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Here is how the labels should be placed:
1. Sun (top right)
2. Evaporation (below the sun, near the sea)
3. Condensation (clouds)
4. Precipitation (rainfall)
5. Rivers and streams (flowing water on land)
6. Runoff (water flowing into the sea)
7. Sea (large body of water at the bottom)
8. Underground water (arrows below the ground)
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The water cycle is a continuous process where water moves through different states (solid, liquid, gas) and locations (atmosphere, land, oceans). Each labeled term represents a specific stage in this cycle:
- Sun: Provides energy for evaporation.
- Evaporation: Water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
- Condensation: Water vapor cools and forms clouds.
- Precipitation: Water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, etc.
- Rivers and streams: Water flows over land.
- Runoff: Water moves into larger bodies of water.
- Sea: A major reservoir of water.
- Underground water: Water that seeps into the ground.
By understanding these processes, we can accurately label the diagram.
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\[
\boxed{
\text{Sun, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Rivers and streams, Runoff, Sea, Underground water}
}
\]
Word Bank:
- Rivers and streams
- Precipitation
- Runoff
- Underground water
- Sea
- Wind
- Sun
- Evaporation
- Condensation
Diagram Analysis:
The diagram shows various stages of the water cycle. We will label each part based on its function in the cycle.
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1. Sun (Top Right)
- The sun is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle.
- Label: Sun
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2. Evaporation (Below the Sun)
- The arrows rising from the sea indicate the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.
- Label: Evaporation
---
3. Condensation (Clouds)
- The water vapor rises and cools, forming clouds. This process is called condensation.
- Label: Condensation
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4. Precipitation (Rainfall)
- Water droplets in the clouds combine and grow heavy, falling back to the Earth as precipitation (rain, snow, etc.).
- Label: Precipitation
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5. Rivers and Streams (Flowing Water)
- After precipitation, water collects and flows over the land surface, forming rivers and streams.
- Label: Rivers and streams
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6. Runoff (Water Flowing into the Sea)
- Some of the water from rivers and streams flows into larger bodies of water, such as the sea. This movement is called runoff.
- Label: Runoff
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7. Sea (Large Body of Water at the Bottom)
- The large body of water at the bottom represents the sea or ocean, which is a major reservoir of water in the cycle.
- Label: Sea
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8. Underground Water (Arrows Below the Ground)
- Some water seeps into the ground and becomes underground water (also known as groundwater).
- Label: Underground water
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Final Labeled Diagram:
Here is how the labels should be placed:
1. Sun (top right)
2. Evaporation (below the sun, near the sea)
3. Condensation (clouds)
4. Precipitation (rainfall)
5. Rivers and streams (flowing water on land)
6. Runoff (water flowing into the sea)
7. Sea (large body of water at the bottom)
8. Underground water (arrows below the ground)
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Explanation:
The water cycle is a continuous process where water moves through different states (solid, liquid, gas) and locations (atmosphere, land, oceans). Each labeled term represents a specific stage in this cycle:
- Sun: Provides energy for evaporation.
- Evaporation: Water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
- Condensation: Water vapor cools and forms clouds.
- Precipitation: Water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, etc.
- Rivers and streams: Water flows over land.
- Runoff: Water moves into larger bodies of water.
- Sea: A major reservoir of water.
- Underground water: Water that seeps into the ground.
By understanding these processes, we can accurately label the diagram.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Sun, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Rivers and streams, Runoff, Sea, Underground water}
}
\]
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