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 from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.

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What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

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During evaporation, water absorbs energy from the sun and changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor).

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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 groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored in cracks and pores beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the regions of Earth that contain all living organisms, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the envelope of gases that surrounds the Earth, providing air for living organisms and playing a key role in the water cycle.

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How does water vapor enter the atmosphere?

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Water vapor enters the atmosphere primarily through evaporation from bodies of water and transpiration from plants.

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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, driving the water cycle by heating water and causing it to change into vapor.

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