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 again through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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 runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water evaporates from the leaves of plants and trees into the atmosphere.

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True or False: Water vapor is the name given to water in liquid form.

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False

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True or False: Clouds form during condensation.

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True

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What is the correct order of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas as it heats up.