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

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The temperature of the water controls whether it is a gas (vapor), liquid, or solid (ice).

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually when it is heated.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming tiny droplets that can create clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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

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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 drive the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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

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What forms clouds in the atmosphere?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny droplets of water in the atmosphere.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid state, forming ice.