Water Cycle Review

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves over the ground and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid, like dry ice turning into carbon dioxide gas.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection refers to the gathering of water in bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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 the sun play in the water cycle?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, and it can be accessed through wells.

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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.