Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous path that water takes as it moves from the ground to the sky and back again.

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What happens to water when it boils?

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When water boils, it changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What forms when water vapor cools?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor cools.

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What is the main heat source for the water cycle?

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The sun is the main heat source for the water cycle.

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What is an example of water in solid form?

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Ice is an example of water in solid form.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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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 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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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the process of water soaking into the ground called?

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Infiltration is the process of water soaking into the ground.