The Water Cycle

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The water cycle is also known as the hydrologic cycle.

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What is the water cycle also known as?

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The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface.

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What does the water cycle involve?

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In the water cycle, water changes forms between liquid, solid, and gas.

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What forms does water change between in the water cycle?

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Water moves between the atmosphere and the surface, and across the surface in the water cycle.

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Where does water move in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Clouds form from condensed water vapor and are a key part of the precipitation process in the water cycle.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Precipitation occurs when water in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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How does precipitation occur in the water cycle?