Water Cycle Practice

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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 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 happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) 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 is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation is the opposite of condensation; it is when liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What is the sequence of processes in the water cycle?

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The correct sequence is Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation to occur.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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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.