The 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, precipitation, and collection.

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What process occurs when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and 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 through small openings in their leaves.

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What can excessive rainfall lead to?

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Flooding.

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True or False: The water cycle is a closed system.

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True. The water cycle is a closed system where water is continuously recycled.

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What are the four main forms of precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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How does human activity contribute to flooding?

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Human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and poor land management can increase the risk of flooding by altering natural water flow.

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.