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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What are examples of precipitation?

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Examples of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is 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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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed to heat water, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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What happens during the evaporation stage of the water cycle?

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During evaporation, water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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What is the process of water falling back to Earth called?

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The process of water falling back to Earth is called precipitation.

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What is the term for water that collects on the ground after precipitation?

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The term for water that collects on the ground after precipitation is runoff.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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