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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 does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation refers to water falling from the sky in any form, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, warming the water in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves over the ground and eventually returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A cumulonimbus cloud is a tall, dense cloud associated with thunderstorms and severe weather, often producing heavy rain and lightning.

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What happens during the process of transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere from their leaves.