The Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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The main stages are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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

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What type of precipitation falls as ice pellets?

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Sleet.

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What type of precipitation falls as frozen water crystals?

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Snow.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the process called when water changes from a gas back to a liquid?

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Condensation.