Water Cycle 4th Grade

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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, and precipitation.

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What are the main forms of precipitation?

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The main forms of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What happens during evaporation?

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

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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 water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous form of water that is present in the air.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation to occur, driving the water cycle.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is the difference between sleet and hail?

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Sleet is small ice pellets that form when raindrops freeze before reaching the ground, while hail is larger balls of ice that form in strong thunderstorms.

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What is the process of transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.