water cycle 5th grade

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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. It includes processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.

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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 clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the release of water vapor from plant leaves into the atmosphere.

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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks into the ground and becomes groundwater.

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What are the five main steps of the water cycle?

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1. Evaporation 2. Condensation 3. Precipitation 4. Transpiration 5. Runoff.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.