Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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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 infiltration.

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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, driven by energy from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid, often forming clouds in the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid, often seen when water freezes into ice.

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What is groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water beneath the Earth's surface, filling aquifers and contributing to rivers and lakes.

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What drives the process of evaporation?

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The process of evaporation is driven by energy from the sun.

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What drives the process of precipitation?

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The process of precipitation is driven by energy from gravity.

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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 the process of condensation?

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