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 stages like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid ice?

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The temperature of the water.

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At what temperature does water freeze?

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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

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What happens to water when it is heated to 100 degrees Celsius?

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It boils and changes from a liquid to a gas.

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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.

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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 tiny droplets.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny drops of water that have condensed from water vapor in the air.

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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 is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation to occur.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is the stage where water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.