Water Cycle

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process by which water falls from clouds in liquid (rain) or solid (snow, hail) form.

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What is evaporation?

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

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, warm water heats up and transforms into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to water collecting in bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and oceans over time.

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What do clouds form from?

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Clouds form from water droplets that condense in 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, forming droplets.

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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the land and returns to bodies of water.

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How do clouds affect weather?

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Clouds can influence weather patterns by holding moisture that can lead to precipitation.