The Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released by plants into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor is converted back into liquid water.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which liquid water soaks into the ground, moving from surface water to groundwater.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses and comes together in the atmosphere.

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What force causes water to fall from the sky?

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Gravity is the force that causes water to fall from the sky to Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is converted into water vapor.

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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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess rainwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the ground.

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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 the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

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