Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, involving stages such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water is heated by the sun and turns into vapor, 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, 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a well?

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

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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, driving the water cycle.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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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 vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, often accessed through wells.