Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the constant motion of water as it evaporates into the air, condenses into clouds, and falls back to the ground as precipitation.

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How old is most of the water we drink today?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process when a gas turns into a liquid.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is precipitation?

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

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

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The sun provides energy that heats water, causing it to evaporate.

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What is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid called?

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The process is called condensation.

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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?

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The process is called evaporation.

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What is groundwater?

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