SC.5.E.7.1 & 7.2 Water Cycle

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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. It includes processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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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 or vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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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 role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans contain most of the Earth's water and are a major source of evaporation, which contributes to cloud formation and precipitation.

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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 the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, and it can be accessed through wells.

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What is the significance of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by turning liquid water into vapor.

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What happens during the process of precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.