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Cycles
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Science
5th Grade
02/29/2012

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Term
turning something old into something new
Definition
recycling
Term
the movement of water from land up into the air and back to the ground
Definition
water cycle
Term
passing something to someone else that might be able to use them
Definition
reusing
Term
We can help the earth by recycling
Definition
paper
Term
water or the amount of water that falls to the ground
Definition
precipitation
Term
when water turns into vapor or steam
Definition
evaporation
Term
when you are gathering something together in one place
Definition
collection
Term
when water falls down to earth as rain, snow, or hail
Definition
precipitation
Term
when water turns from a vapor to a liquid
Definition
condensation
Term
When you boil water in a tea kettle, steam is produced. This is called
Definition
evaporation
Term
True or False?

Every time we build something, we use some of the earth's natural resources.
Definition
True
Term
True or False?

Recycling is a natural cycle.
Definition
False
Term
True or False?

A natural cycle is a cycle that occurs in nature that allows life to continue.
Definition
True
Term
True or False?

Animals would not exist without plants.
Definition
True
Term
True or False?

The water cycle is a natural cycle.
Definition
True
Term
Name three examples of a natural cycle.
Definition
1. food web
2. four seasons
3. night/day
4. life cycle of an animal or plant
5. carbon/oxygen cycle
Term
What is one major pollutant that is emitted from cars and factories that affects the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in our air.
Definition
carbon monoxide (CO)
Term
Name the steps of the water cycle in order.
Definition
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Collection
Term
How is recycling similar to a natural cycle? How is it different?
Definition
Cycles allow materials to be used over and over again. Recycling is a man-made cycle that would not occur on its own.
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