Water Cycle

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What is the process responsible for the formation of clouds?

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Condensation

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Sleet, hail, and snow are all examples of precipitation.

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation

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What is water in its gas form called?

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Water vapor

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water turns from liquid to gas.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 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 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 is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.