Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What form does water take when it evaporates into the air?

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Water vapor.

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What is the process called when water cools and turns from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the opposite process of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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The process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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How does evaporation contribute to the water cycle?

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Evaporation transforms liquid water into water vapor, allowing it to rise into the atmosphere.

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What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 to occur.

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How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation, while lower temperatures decrease it.