Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is water in its gas form.

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What happens during condensation?

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Condensation is when a gas turns into a liquid.

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How long has most of the water we drink been around?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old.

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Where do the water droplets on a cold surface come from?

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They come from water vapor in the air.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid water turning into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, like rain or snow.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation.

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What is the process of water soaking into the ground called?

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The process is called infiltration.