Water Cycle

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What drives the water cycle?

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The sun drives the water cycle by heating the ocean.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is when plants give off drops of water.

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What is run-off?

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Run-off is when water flows back into the ocean.

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What happens after condensation in the water cycle?

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After condensation, droplets of water in the clouds fall to Earth as precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation and drives the entire 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 is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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