Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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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 is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, driven by energy from the sun.

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air 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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is Water Collection?

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Water collection is the process of gathering water in large bodies, such as lakes and rivers, often as a result of precipitation.

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What is Groundwater Flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water beneath the Earth's surface, which can feed into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is Melting?

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Melting is the process of matter changing from a solid to a liquid, such as ice turning into water.

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What is Crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid, forming crystals, like when water freezes into ice.

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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 entire Water Cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas, while condensation is the process of gas turning back into liquid.