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 stages like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where 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 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 the clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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

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What is surface runoff?

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Surface runoff is rain, melting snow, or other water that flows in streams, rivers, or canals.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What happens to puddles on a hot day?

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Puddles disappear due to evaporation, where the water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is the first stage of the water cycle?

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The first stage of the water cycle is evaporation.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation to occur.

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