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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the solid state of water called?

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Ice.

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What is the liquid state of water?

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Water.

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What is the gas state of water called?

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Water vapor.

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What type of precipitation is formed when water freezes in the air?

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Hail.

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What type of precipitation falls as frozen crystals?

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Snow.