Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is condensation?

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The process during which water cools and turns from a gas to a liquid.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is the water table?

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A reservoir formed by groundwater collecting in the earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed into the ground.

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

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives 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 refers to long-term patterns.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.