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 through the environment, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

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No, the water cycle has no beginning and no end; it is a continuous cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that has seeped into the ground and is stored in soil and rock layers.

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What is the driving force of the Earth's surface?

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The sun is the driving force of the Earth's surface, providing energy for the water cycle.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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, 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 runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain or melting snow flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the entire water cycle.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater.