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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat energy that causes water to evaporate from the Earth's surface, turning it into water vapor.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into 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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What happens during the condensation process?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, leading to the formation of clouds.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid water into vapor, while condensation is the process of turning vapor back into liquid water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does the water cycle affect weather?

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The water cycle influences weather patterns by distributing heat and moisture in the atmosphere, leading to various weather conditions.