Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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What is cloud formation?

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Cloud formation is the process where water vapor condenses around dust particles in the atmosphere, forming clouds.

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What is water collection?

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Water collection is the process of forming large bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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What drives evaporation?

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Evaporation is driven by energy from the sun, causing liquid water to change into water vapor.

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What is crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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, often forming clouds.

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What is groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock layers beneath the Earth's surface.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.