Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and the air, changing from liquid to gas and back to liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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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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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the Earth's surface into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun heats water on the ground, causing it to evaporate into the air.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Water droplets in clouds combine and become heavy enough to fall to the ground.

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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 gas turning back into liquid.

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What is the importance of the water cycle?

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It helps distribute water across the planet, supporting ecosystems and human life.

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What is transpiration?

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The process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.