Water Cycle

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What is the process called when puddles disappear on a hot day?

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Evaporation

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What powers the water cycle?

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The heat from the Sun

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What is the term for water that falls from the clouds?

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Precipitation

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What is surface runoff?

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Rain, melting snow, or other water that flows in streams, rivers, or canals.

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What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

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Precipitation that flows off from land into oceans.

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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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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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How does the Sun contribute to the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation to occur.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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