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, precipitation, and collection.

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

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is the process where water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What state of matter is water when it is ice?

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Solid.

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What state of matter is water when it is steam?

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Gas.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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It condenses into liquid water.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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

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