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, precipitation, and runoff.

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What happens to temperature as you ascend in the troposphere?

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As you ascend in the troposphere, the temperature decreases steadily.

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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The first step in the water cycle is evaporation, where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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Why is it harder to breathe at higher elevations?

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At higher elevations, the air pressure is lower, making it harder to breathe.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff is water that does not get absorbed into the soil or evaporate into the atmosphere; it flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where ice or snow changes directly into water vapor without first melting into water.

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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 through their leaves.