Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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 crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid, forming crystals.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of matter changing from a solid to a liquid when heat is applied.

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What is groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock layers beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is water collection?

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Water collection refers to the gathering of water in large bodies such as lakes, rivers, and oceans after precipitation.

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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Gravity drives the movement of water, causing precipitation to fall to the ground and influencing groundwater flow.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.