Clouds and 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, changing states between liquid, vapor, and ice.

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What type of cloud is thick and puffy on top with a flat bottom?

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Cumulus cloud.

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What are wispy, feathery clouds called?

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Cirrus clouds.

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What type of cloud is thin and flat with unclear edges?

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Stratus cloud.

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What process is related to the formation of clouds in the water cycle?

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Condensation.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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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 water cycle.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.