Water Cycle

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What is the process of water falling out of the atmosphere?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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Which process is driven by energy from the sun?

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Evaporation is driven by energy from the sun, which heats water in rivers, lakes, and oceans, causing it to turn into vapor.

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What is cloud formation?

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Cloud formation is the process where water vapor condenses around dust particles in the atmosphere, creating clouds.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock layers beneath the Earth's surface, contributing to the water cycle.

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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, which is a key process in the water cycle.

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What happens during precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.