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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a water vapor?

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Evaporation

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Why is runoff important in the water cycle?

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It returns water to other locations on Earth.

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What do we call the process when water vapor in the air changes back to liquid?

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Condensation.

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During which stage of the water cycle does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

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Runoff stage.

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What part of the water cycle is represented by the formation of clouds?

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Condensation.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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

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

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers and can contribute to the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.