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 from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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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, 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 infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks into the ground and becomes part of the groundwater.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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

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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, turning liquid water into water vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over the ground surface, often after rain, that eventually leads to rivers and lakes.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.