5th grade water cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation, as they hold water vapor that eventually falls as rain or snow.

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What is the significance of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water bodies.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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How does the water cycle affect weather patterns?

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The water cycle influences weather patterns by distributing moisture in the atmosphere, leading to various weather conditions like rain and storms.

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What is the process of infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing groundwater supplies.

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