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 from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy necessary for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water refers to all the water found in lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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How does temperature change with altitude in the atmosphere?

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As water vapor rises in the atmosphere, it gets colder.

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What forms when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere?

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When water vapor condenses, it forms clouds.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of the water cycle for weather patterns?

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The water cycle plays a key role in regulating weather patterns and distributing heat and moisture around the globe.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.

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