Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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

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Does the water cycle have a start or end?

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No, the water cycle has no start or end; it is a continuous process.

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What do we call the process when water falls from the sky in forms like rain, snow, or hail?

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This process is called precipitation.

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What happens to water when it heats up and turns into vapor?

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This process is called evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when precipitation gathers in lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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What forms can precipitation take?

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Precipitation can take forms such as 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 heat that causes evaporation of water from the Earth's surface.

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What happens to clouds when they get heavy with water droplets?

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When clouds get heavy, they release water as precipitation.

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What is the process of water moving from the ground back into the atmosphere?

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This process is called evaporation.