Science Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or hail.

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What process forms clouds?

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Clouds are formed through the process of condensation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is when water is absorbed by plants and then evaporated into the atmosphere.

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Does precipitation fall in the same amounts everywhere?

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No, precipitation does not fall in the same amounts throughout the world.

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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water from oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What happens during the process of precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and fall to the ground as rain, snow, or hail.

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