Water Cycle

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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 happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water from lakes, rivers, or oceans is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the atmosphere cools down and packs together to form clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves downhill over the land surface.

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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, turning water into vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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

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What forms can precipitation take?

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Precipitation can take the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.