Water Practice

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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, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air as a waste product.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Forms of precipitation include rain, sleet, hail, and snow.

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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 the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain or melting snow flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers and oceans.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first, such as ice turning into water vapor.

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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 the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.