Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the constant motion of water as it evaporates, condenses, and precipitates in different forms.

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What do we call water vapor that has condensed onto grass?

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Dew

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What happens during condensation?

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Condensation is when a gas turns into a liquid.

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Where does the water we drink come from?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the ground and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the term for water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

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How does the sun affect the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that heats water, causing it to evaporate into vapor.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is when liquid turns into gas, while condensation is when gas turns into liquid.