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 where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) due to heat energy from the sun.

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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, often 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 drives the process of evaporation?

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The process of evaporation is driven by energy from the sun.

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What is cloud formation?

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Cloud formation occurs when water vapor condenses around dust particles in the atmosphere, creating clouds.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid changes into 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 role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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Gravity drives precipitation, pulling water droplets down from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas, while condensation is the process of gas turning back into liquid.