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 (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water.

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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 Collection in the Water Cycle?

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

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What powers the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is powered by the sun's energy, which heats water and causes evaporation.

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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 Evaporation?

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During evaporation, heat from the sun causes water in puddles, lakes, and oceans to turn into vapor.

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What is the first stage of the Water Cycle?

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The first stage of the Water Cycle is Evaporation.

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What is the role of clouds in the Water Cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses and they hold water until it falls as precipitation.

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