Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Water droplets in clouds become too heavy and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water heats up and changes into water vapor (gas).

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the entire water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the change of water from liquid to gas, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the process of water changing from gas to liquid called?

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Condensation.