Water Cycle Review

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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 where water is heated by the sun and turns from a liquid into water vapor or steam, rising into the air.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the part of the water cycle where water falls from the sky to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air as a waste product.

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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 happens during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is the order of the water cycle processes?

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The order is: Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation, as more water molecules gain energy to escape into the air.