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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, 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 clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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

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What is dew?

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Dew is water droplets that form on cool surfaces at night, a form of condensation.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere.

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What is the first stage of the water cycle?

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The first stage of the water cycle is evaporation.

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What happens during the water cycle?

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Water evaporates, condenses to form clouds, and then falls back to Earth as precipitation.