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 like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam, which rises into the air.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the part of the water cycle when clouds become heavy and release water in the form of 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 as a waste product.

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What role does the sun play 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 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 infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks into the ground and becomes groundwater.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, which can be accessed through wells.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.