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 through the environment, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

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No, the water cycle has no beginning and no end; it is a continuous cycle.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of sand, gravel, or rock that stores and carries water.

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What is run-off in the context of the water cycle?

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Run-off refers to water that flows over the land surface, eventually entering rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the correct sequence of processes in the water cycle?

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The correct sequence is Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.

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What happens when water changes from a liquid to a solid?

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This process is known as freezing.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually 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 clouds 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.