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 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 droplets.

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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 drives the water cycle?

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The water cycle is driven by the sun and gravity.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Rain is an example of precipitation.

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What is not an example of precipitation?

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Clouds are not an example of precipitation.

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What occurs when water droplets form on a cool surface?

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This process is called condensation.

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