The Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The circulation of water between land, air, and surface.

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What is condensation?

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Water changing from a gaseous state to a liquid.

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What is transpiration in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water changing from a liquid to a gaseous state.

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What are clouds?

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Visible bodies of fine water droplets or ice particles suspended in the atmosphere.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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The process where water collects in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is fog?

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A type of cloud that forms close to the ground, consisting of tiny water droplets.

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What is the difference between rain and snow?

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Rain is liquid water droplets, while snow is frozen water crystals.