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 changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) when it is heated.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection refers to the gathering of water in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What temperature does water boil?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water that is present in the air.

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How does temperature affect the state of water?

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The state of water (solid, liquid, gas) changes based on temperature: it freezes into ice when cold, melts into liquid when warm, and evaporates into vapor when heated.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the land and returns to bodies of water.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.