Water Cycle

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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.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What does evaporation mean?

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Evaporation is the process where water heats up and changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor).

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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 runoff?

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

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, liquid water changes into water vapor (gas).

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

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The sun provides energy that heats water, causing evaporation to occur.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.

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What forms clouds in the sky?

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Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny water droplets.

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What is the process of water falling from the sky called?

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The process of water falling from the sky is called precipitation.