What is precipitation?
Water Properties

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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 happens when water evaporates from a surface?
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When water evaporates from a surface, it changes from a liquid to a gas, leaving behind any dissolved substances, such as salt.
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What is adhesion in relation to water?
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Adhesion is the property of water that describes its ability to be attracted to other substances, allowing it to stick to surfaces.
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Which atom in a water molecule has a negative charge?
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The oxygen atom in a water molecule has a more negative charge compared to the hydrogen atoms.
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Why does water have slight charges in different parts of the molecule?
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Water has slight charges because the oxygen end is slightly negative and the hydrogen ends are slightly positive, creating a polar molecule.
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What is cohesion in relation to water?
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Cohesion is the property of water that describes its ability to stick to itself, which is why water droplets form.
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What is capillary action?
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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often seen in plants as water moves up from roots to leaves.
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