Ground water (water vapor)

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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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 (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is Runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the land's surface, often after precipitation, and is pulled by gravity.

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What is the Water Table?

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The Water Table is the upper surface of underground water, where the soil or rock is saturated with water.

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What is Transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is Groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil or rock layers, filling the spaces between particles.

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What is Saturation in terms of groundwater?

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Saturation occurs when the soil or rock is completely filled with water, preventing any more water from being absorbed.

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What is a Spring?

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A Spring is a natural source of groundwater that flows to the surface, often forming a pool or stream.

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