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 liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) 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 turns 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 is run-off?

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Run-off is water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The sun is the driving force of the water cycle, providing the heat needed for evaporation.

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What is rain?

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Rain is a type of precipitation that falls as liquid water.

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What is snow?

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Snow is a type of precipitation that falls as solid ice crystals.

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a type of precipitation that falls as small ice pellets.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that falls as balls or irregular lumps of ice.