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 again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens when the sun heats the earth's water?

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It turns to a gas (evaporation).

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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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when heated.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is 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 transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is the process where water gathers in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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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 to occur, driving the water cycle.

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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 the process of gas turning back into liquid.

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What happens to puddles on a hot day?

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Puddles disappear due to evaporation, where the liquid water turns into vapor.

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