Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the constant movement of water from the ground to the sky and back again.

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What starts the water cycle?

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The water cycle starts with the energy from the sun.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation, starting the water cycle.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, heat from the sun warms the water, turning it into vapor.

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What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid called?

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The process of water vapor turning into liquid is called condensation.

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