A Drop of Water

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What is evaporation?

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

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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 droplets.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets.

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What is the opposite of gritty?

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Smooth.

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What does the word 'mingle' mean?

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To mix together.

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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.

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What role does heat play in evaporation?

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Heat provides energy that allows water molecules to escape from the liquid state into the gas state.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas, while condensation is the process of gas turning into liquid.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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An example of evaporation is when puddles of water dry up on a sunny day.