Bill Nye: Water Cycle

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What is a molecule?

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Tiny particles that make up everything, including water.

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What is condensation?

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The process where vapor turns into water.

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What does hydro mean?

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It means water.

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What is the chemical composition of water?

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H2O, which means two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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What is precipitation?

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Water falling from the sky, such as rain or snow.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a cloud?

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A collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation.