water cycle

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation.

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What happens to water when it does not get absorbed into the soil or evaporate?

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It becomes runoff.

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What does precipitation refer to?

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Water falling from the sky.

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What is the process called when water vapor in the air changes into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What does condensation mean?

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Water vapor cooling to form clouds.

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What is the role of evaporation in the water cycle?

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It transforms liquid water into water vapor, initiating the cycle.

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What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground surface when it cannot be absorbed by the soil.

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How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

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It returns water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface.

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What factors can influence the rate of evaporation?

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Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and surface area.

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What is the significance of condensation in the water cycle?

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It leads to cloud formation and eventually precipitation.

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