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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where liquid water turns into ice when the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius.

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What happens when clouds become heavy?

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When clouds become heavy with water droplets, they release the water as precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere from their leaves.

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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, driving the water cycle.

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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 is the term for water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.