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 liquid water turns into water vapor 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 droplets.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

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What tool measures rainfall?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water.

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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, driving the water cycle.

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Can the Earth create new water?

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No, the Earth cannot create new water; it recycles existing water through the water cycle.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.