Water Cycle Review

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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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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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 and transpiration, driving the water cycle.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and then released as water vapor from the leaves into the atmosphere.

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Where does evaporation occur the most?

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Evaporation occurs the most over bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens to the water cycle if the sun is removed?

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If the sun is removed, the water cycle would no longer occur because the sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The main source of energy for the water cycle is the sun.