Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the constant movement of water from the ground to the sky and back again.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, often 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 clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What are the types of precipitation?

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Types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, starting the water cycle.

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What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor cools and condenses to form clouds.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is when water turns into vapor, while condensation is when vapor turns back into liquid.