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, and precipitation.

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What happens to water molecules when they evaporate?

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When water molecules evaporate, they gain energy, move away from each other, and change from a liquid to a gas.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous form of water that is present in the air.

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What occurs during condensation?

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During condensation, 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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat.

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What happens to water molecules when they freeze?

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When water freezes, the molecules lose energy, move closer together, and change from a liquid to a solid.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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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 like oceans and lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.