Water Cycle

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What effect does the sun have on surface water?

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The sun causes surface water to evaporate.

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What is the process called when water vapor is cooled and forms droplets of liquid water?

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This process is called condensation.

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What is an example of precipitation?

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An example of precipitation is snow.

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What are formed when water vapor condenses and comes together?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses.

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What does the water cycle have?

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The water cycle has no beginning and no end.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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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.

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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 role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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