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 is precipitation?

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

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What causes precipitation to occur?

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Precipitation occurs when water droplets in clouds become too heavy for the air to hold, causing them to fall to the ground.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest whole particle of matter that makes up everything around us.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is the role of the sun 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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On what kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from a pond?

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You would expect the most evaporation on a sunny and hot day.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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