Watercycle

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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 again through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where 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 where 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 clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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How do clouds form in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny droplets of water in the atmosphere.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation to occur.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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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 happens during the collection stage of the water cycle?

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During the collection stage, water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.