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 by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually 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 is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water seeps into the ground through soil and rock layers.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain or melted snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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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 by heating water in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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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.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.