What is the water cycle?
Water Cycle & Distribution of Water on Earth

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
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What are the main processes of the water cycle?
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The main processes of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
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Why are oceans important in the water cycle?
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Oceans are important because they are large bodies of salt water that provide a significant source of freshwater through evaporation.
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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 that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
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Only 2.5% of Earth's water is freshwater.
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