Weather 1 (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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat from the sun.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role does temperature play in precipitation?

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Temperature determines whether precipitation falls as rain or snow; warmer temperatures lead to rain, while colder temperatures lead to snow.

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What is transpiration?

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

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How does the sun affect the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is a key step in the water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the sequence of the water cycle?

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The sequence of the water cycle is evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, water from oceans, lakes, and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor.