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What part of the water cycle does precipitation represent?

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Precipitation is the part of the water cycle where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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The first step in the water cycle is evaporation, where water is converted from liquid to vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation refers to water falling from the sky in various forms, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The primary energy source for the water cycle is the sun, which heats water in oceans, rivers, and lakes, causing evaporation.

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

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Water that does not get absorbed into the soil or evaporate becomes runoff, which flows over the land and eventually returns to bodies of water.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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

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What role does condensation play in the water cycle?

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

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy necessary for evaporation, which initiates the water cycle by turning liquid water into vapor.

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What is the process of water returning to the Earth's surface after evaporation?

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The process of water returning to the Earth's surface after evaporation is called precipitation.

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What is runoff and why is it important in the water cycle?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and is important because it helps transport water back to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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