Water and Carbon Cycle

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface into rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans, often after precipitation.

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What process involves the formation of clouds?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle by providing heat for evaporation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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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 clouds to the ground.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

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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.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during the evaporation stage of the water cycle?

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During evaporation, liquid water from oceans, lakes, and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor.