Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from clouds to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from liquid to gas and goes into the air.

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What happens during condensation?

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Water vapor cools and forms tiny droplets, creating clouds.

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Rain falling from the sky.

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Where does the water in clouds come from?

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It comes from water vapor that has condensed.

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

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The sun heats water, causing evaporation.