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 evaporation?

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

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration?

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

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How does groundwater reenter the water cycle?

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Groundwater reenters the water cycle by evaporation when it reaches the Earth's surface.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when tiny water droplets condense in the atmosphere and group together.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, helping to move water from the surface to the atmosphere.

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

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What happens during precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds become heavy and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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