Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water into the air as water vapor and back to Earth's surface as precipitation.

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What are the three states of water?

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

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What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid?

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The temperature of the water controls whether it is a gas, liquid, or solid.

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What happens to water when it boils?

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When water boils, it changes from a liquid into a gas.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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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, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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How does temperature affect the state of water?

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Temperature determines whether water is in a solid (ice), liquid (water), or gas (water vapor) state.

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

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, driving the water cycle.