The Water Cycle

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Water cycle

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Continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface

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Evaporation

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Liquid water to water vapor

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Condensation

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Water vapor cools and forms clouds

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Precipitation

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Water falls as rain or snow

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Runoff

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Water collects in rivers, lakes, soil, and rock layers

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Sublimation

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Ice evaporates directly into air

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Importance of water cycle

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Affects weather patterns on Earth

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Human impact

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Activities and climate change affect water cycle

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Global warming effect

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Increases evaporation and precipitation rates

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Droughts

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Caused by increased evaporation in some areas