The Water Cycle

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water that falls to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What happens to water that does not evaporate after precipitation?

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It can soak into the ground for plants, move deeper into the ground, or become runoff into streams.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water from the surface of the Earth into the air and back again.

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What is the correct sequence of the water cycle?

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The correct sequence is evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the ground and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation, as heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.

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

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, helping to move water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.