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 Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, melting snow, or other sources flows over the ground.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens during precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Why is runoff important?

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Runoff is important because it returns water to rivers, lakes, and oceans, helping to maintain the water cycle.