What is evaporation?
Water Cycle Vocabulary

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.
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What is condensation?
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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air 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 clouds to the Earth's surface.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.
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What is groundwater?
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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, which can be accessed through wells.
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What causes the water cycle?
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The water cycle is driven by the sun's energy, which causes evaporation and helps move water through different states.
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How do plants contribute to the water cycle?
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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.
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