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 is heated and changes into water vapor (gas).

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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 clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What temperature does water freeze?

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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What temperature does water boil?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water that is formed when liquid water evaporates.

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What causes water to change states of matter?

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Temperature changes cause water to change states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).

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

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The sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation to occur in the water cycle.

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What is the difference between sleet and hail?

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Sleet is small ice pellets that form when raindrops freeze before reaching the ground, while hail is larger balls of ice that form in strong thunderstorms.