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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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into gas (water vapor) and rises into the sky.

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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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Can you name some examples of precipitation?

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Examples of precipitation include 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 energy that heats water, causing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.

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What happens to water after it precipitates?

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After precipitation, water can flow into rivers, lakes, and oceans, or it can soak into the ground.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is when water turns into gas, while condensation is when gas turns back into liquid.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.