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 happens to liquid water when it evaporates?

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When liquid water evaporates, it turns into water vapor and rises into the air.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes after rain or snow.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid, and the molecules move closer together.

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What happens to water when it melts?

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When water melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid, and the molecules move away from each other.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans, while groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock.