What is the water cycle?
Weather and Climate

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
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What happens during evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.
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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
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What are clouds?
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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, formed during the condensation process.
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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 at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region over a significant period.
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What is humidity?
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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.
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