Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a well?

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A man-made hole drilled below the water table to access groundwater.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning into liquid.