Exploring Earth's Water and Surface Changes

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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 phase of the water cycle is most directly affected by heat from the sun?

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Evaporation is the phase of the water cycle that is most directly affected by heat from the sun.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes water to evaporate, transforming it from liquid to vapor.

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How does thermal energy affect the state of a substance?

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The addition of thermal energy can cause a substance to change from a solid to a liquid (melting) or from a liquid to a gas (evaporation).

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that involves the movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the primary force that causes precipitation to fall to the Earth's surface?

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Gravity is the primary force that causes precipitation, such as rain or snow, to fall to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is deposition in the context of the water cycle?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is laid down or deposited in a new location, often after being transported by erosion.

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