Water Cycle Processes and Stages

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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 stages like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun and changes from liquid to 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 changes back into liquid water, forming clouds in the sky.

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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 is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is the stage where water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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How does the sun affect the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, driving the water cycle by turning liquid water into vapor.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for transporting water vapor, which eventually leads to precipitation.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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An example of evaporation is when puddles of water dry up on a sunny day.

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What is an example of condensation?

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An example of condensation is dew forming on grass in the morning.

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What is an example of precipitation?

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An example of precipitation is rain falling from the clouds.