Water Cycle

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What drives the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy that drives the water cycle.

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What is the process called when plants release water through their leaves?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water through the pores in their leaves.

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What happens to water molecules when they change from a gas to a liquid?

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When changing from a gas to a liquid, the water molecules are condensing and moving closer to each other.

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What happens to water molecules when they change from a solid to a liquid?

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When changing from a solid to a liquid, the water molecules are melting and moving away from each other.

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What happens to water molecules when they change from a liquid to a solid?

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When changing from a liquid to a solid, the water molecules are freezing and moving closer to each other.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation in the water cycle.

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What is the term for water that collects on the ground or in bodies of water?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in rivers, lakes, and oceans.