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 processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat energy that causes water to evaporate from the Earth's surface into vapor.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation, causing more water to turn into vapor.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form when water vapor condenses.