5th grade water cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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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 sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where ice or snow changes directly into water vapor without first becoming liquid.

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Where does most of the water we drink come from?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old, having been part of the Earth's water cycle for a long time.

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When does water evaporate fastest?

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Water evaporates fastest on a hot day due to increased heat and energy.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they release precipitation when they become too heavy.

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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 refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a region.

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