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 does evaporation mean?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water heats up and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What does condensation mean?

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, helping to move water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

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What happens during precipitation?

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During precipitation, water falls from the atmosphere to the ground in various forms, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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An example of evaporation is when puddles of water dry up on a sunny day.