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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into a gas (water vapor) and rises into the air.

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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 clouds.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed to heat water, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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Can you name an example of precipitation?

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Rain is an example of precipitation.

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What happens to water after it evaporates?

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After evaporation, water vapor rises into the atmosphere and can cool to form clouds through condensation.

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What is the process of water falling from clouds called?

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The process of water falling from clouds is called precipitation.

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What happens during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes into tiny droplets of liquid water, forming clouds.