Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving stages like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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The main stages of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) 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's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves across the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks into the ground and becomes part of the groundwater supply.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.