water cycle

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the first step in the water cycle, where water heats up and turns into vapor.

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What does runoff mean in the context of the water cycle?

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Runoff refers to water that flows over the ground and downhill, eventually reaching rivers, lakes, or oceans.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous form of water that is present in 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 are examples of precipitation?

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Examples of precipitation include sleet, hail, and snow.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water heats up and transforms into water vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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

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

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.