Water Cycle

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The Sun.

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On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?

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Warm, sunny days.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is condensation?

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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It regulates climate, supports ecosystems, and provides fresh water for all living organisms.