What is the first stage of the water cycle?

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Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid form?

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• Condensation
• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?

• It regulates Earth's temperature and replenishes freshwater supplies.

• It increases the Earth's temperature and depletes freshwater supplies.

• It only affects the oceans and has no impact on freshwater.

• It is not important for life on Earth.

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What happens to water after precipitation in the water cycle?

• It collects in bodies of water or seeps into the ground.

• It evaporates immediately back into the atmosphere.

• It disappears completely from the Earth.

• It turns into clouds instantly.

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How does understanding the water cycle help address environmental challenges?

• By managing water resources and protecting ecosystems.

• By ignoring water resources and focusing on other issues.

• By increasing water scarcity and climate change.

• By stopping the water cycle completely.

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