The 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 role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides energy for evaporation, which is the process of water turning into vapor.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the Sun and changes into water vapor.

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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 droplets.

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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 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 the energy source for the water cycle?

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The energy source for the water cycle is the Sun.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from any surface, while transpiration specifically refers to water vapor released from plants.

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What is an example of condensation?

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An example of condensation is water droplets forming on a leaf on a cool night.