Weather and 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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where 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 clouds 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 energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over the ground surface, which occurs when excess water from rain or melting snow cannot be absorbed by the soil.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. High humidity means the air is moist, while low humidity means the air is dry.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, which cluster together.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future, based on data and observations.