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, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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 sky, 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 across the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which trees and plants lose water vapor to the air through small openings in their leaves.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture present in the air.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the weight of the Earth's atmosphere pressing down upon its 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, driving the water cycle.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.