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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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor suspended in the atmosphere, formed during the condensation process.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when warm water vapor rises and cools in the atmosphere, changing from gas to liquid.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melted snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?

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Precipitation returns condensed water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface, replenishing water sources.

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What happens during high levels of precipitation?

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High levels of precipitation can cause water to soak into the ground, replenishing groundwater and surface water.