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 percentage of Earth's fresh water is not frozen?

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1% of Earth's fresh water is not frozen.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What type of precipitation falls when the temperature is 0 degrees Celsius and freezes before reaching the ground?

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Sleet is the type of precipitation that falls when it freezes before reaching the ground.

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What happens when groundwater reaches a layer of rock it cannot pass through?

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It creates an aquifer.

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Where do people get fresh water from?

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People get fresh water from reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and by pumping groundwater up from aquifers using wells.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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 that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a layer of rock or sediment that holds groundwater and allows it to flow.

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