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 are the main stages of the water cycle?

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The main stages are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

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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 when water falls from clouds to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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How do plants contribute to the water cycle?

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Plants contribute through transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.

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Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?

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It provides fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and maintaining ecosystems.

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

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Only about 3% of Earth's water is fresh water.

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How can we conserve water?

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We can conserve water by turning off the faucet when not in use and taking shorter showers.