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 process occurs when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

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Condensation.

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What is the main energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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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 the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are a major source of water for evaporation, contributing to the water vapor in the atmosphere.