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 through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is fresh water?

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Fresh water is water that does not contain significant amounts of salt, found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

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

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The sun provides heat energy for evaporation, which is essential for the water cycle to occur.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains a high concentration of salt, found in oceans, while fresh water has low salt content, found in lakes and rivers.

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What happens during the process of accumulation?

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Accumulation is when water collects in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.