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 through the environment, involving evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas, primarily 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy necessary for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is essential for maintaining ecosystems, regulating climate, and providing fresh water for all living organisms.

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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 surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.

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What is the term for water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.

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What happens during the process of sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where ice or snow changes directly into water vapor without first becoming liquid.