Water Cycle

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continuous process of water moving from the earth to the atmosphere and back again.

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What is Condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, often seen as droplets on a cold surface.

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What is Precipitation?

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Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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What is Infiltration?

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The process of water being absorbed into the ground.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is Collection in the Water Cycle?

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The gathering of water in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is Transpiration?

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The process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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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 the role of the sun in the Water Cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, helping to move water from the ground to the atmosphere.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Water falls from the atmosphere to the earth in various forms like rain, snow, or hail.