Water Cycle

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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, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is run-off?

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Run-off is the water that flows over the ground and returns to oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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The forms of precipitation include rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What happens during collection in the water cycle?

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

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form during the condensation phase of the water cycle when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets.

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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.