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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, 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 in the air 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 sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement caused within a fluid (like air or water) by the tendency of hotter, less dense material to rise and colder, denser material to sink, resulting in heat transfer.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight reaching the Earth.

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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 by heating water in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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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.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is essential for replenishing freshwater resources, supporting ecosystems, and regulating climate.