Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the process by which water moves from the ground to the sky and back again.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water heats up and turns into water vapor (gas).

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor (gas) cools down and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is when water flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water heats up and rises into the air as vapor.

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What happens during condensation?

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Water vapor cools and forms tiny water droplets.

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What forms clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun heats water, causing evaporation.

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What is the difference between rain and snow?

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Rain is liquid water that falls, while snow is frozen water crystals.