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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water turns into vapor or gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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 droplets.

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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 role does the Sun play 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 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 runoff?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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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 and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the process of water vapor turning into clouds?

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The process of water vapor turning into clouds is called condensation.