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What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation

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What are formed when water vapor condenses?

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Clouds

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Why are clouds important in the water cycle?

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Clouds transport water from one part of the planet to another.

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What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from Earth's surface?

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Solar energy.

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What is an example of condensation?

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Clouds forming.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What role do clouds play in precipitation?

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Clouds release water when they become heavy, leading to rain, snow, or other forms of precipitation.

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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How does solar energy affect the water cycle?

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Solar energy heats water bodies, causing evaporation, which is essential for the water cycle.

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