Evaporation, Condensation and Precipitation

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What is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools down and turns back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What is Precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What happens to water in a puddle on a hot day?

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The water in the puddle evaporates due to the heat.

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What causes water droplets to form on a cold glass?

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Water vapor in the air cools down and condenses on the cold surface of the glass.

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How does evaporation affect ocean salt levels?

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Evaporation increases the salt concentration in oceans because only water vapor escapes, leaving the salt behind.

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What is an example of condensation in nature?

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Frost forming on grass in the morning is an example of condensation.

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What is the role of precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation returns water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Rain falling from the clouds is an example of precipitation.