Watercycle/ watershed intro.

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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, precipitation, and infiltration.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the excess water that flows over land when the soil is saturated and cannot absorb any more water.

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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 the first step in the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.

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How is groundwater recharged?

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Groundwater is recharged when rainwater infiltrates into the ground and fills the underground aquifers.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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 on the ground surface enters the soil.