Water Cycle

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into water vapor and rises into the air.

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What forms when water vapor condenses?

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When water vapor condenses, it forms clouds in the sky.

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What is collection/accumulation in the Water Cycle?

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Collection/accumulation is when water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the first step of the Water Cycle?

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The first step of the Water Cycle is evaporation.

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What is the second step of the Water Cycle?

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The second step of the Water Cycle is condensation.

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What is the role of the sun in the Water Cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, starting the Water Cycle.

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