Water Cycle

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the water on earth.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the hard outer layer of the earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global ecosystem composed of living and non-living organisms.

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What occurs when water flows over the surface of land?

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Runoff occurs when water flows over the surface of land.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation includes rain, snow, ice, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor.

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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 do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, leading to precipitation.