Watercycle

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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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually 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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only about 2% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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Most of the Earth's water, about 97%, is found in oceans.

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What happens to water droplets in clouds that leads to precipitation?

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Water droplets in clouds become too heavy for the clouds to hold, causing them to fall as precipitation.

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What is runoff?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.