Water Cycle

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What are the stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

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What starts the water cycle?

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The energy from the sun.

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What happens to puddles on a hot day?

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They disappear due to evaporation.

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How are clouds formed?

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Clouds are formed by condensing water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, like rain or snow.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is the water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gas form of water that is present in the air.