The Water Cycle 1 - 3rd Grade

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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 happens during condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water droplets.

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What is the main energy source for evaporation?

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The main energy source for evaporation is heat from the Sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Can the water cycle affect animals and plants?

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Yes, the water cycle cycles through animals, plants, and humans.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

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What forms can precipitation take?

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Precipitation can take forms like rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the heat that causes water to evaporate.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gas form of water that is present in the air.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water droplets.

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