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, precipitation, and infiltration.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Define cohesion in the context of water.

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Cohesion is the property of water molecules that allows them to stick to each other, which is responsible for phenomena like water droplets forming.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, typically occurring when the temperature increases.

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What factors affect the rate of evaporation?

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Factors include temperature, humidity, wind speed, and surface area of the water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

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How does temperature affect dissolved oxygen levels in water?

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As temperature increases, the solubility of oxygen in water decreases, leading to lower dissolved oxygen levels.

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What is condensation?

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

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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, returning water to the Earth's surface.

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What is infiltration?

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