Water Cycle Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is converted into water vapor, allowing it to rise into the atmosphere.

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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 is precipitation?

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

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is the process where water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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

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How does evaporation affect the water cycle?

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Evaporation removes water from the Earth's surface, contributing to the formation of clouds and precipitation.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to bodies of water.