What is precipitation?
Water Distribution and Cycle

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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 drives the water cycle?
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The major form of energy driving the water cycle is solar energy.
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What is the hydrosphere?
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The hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
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What is infiltration?
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Infiltration is the process by which water seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater.
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What happens during condensation?
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During condensation, water vapor in the air changes from a gas to a liquid, forming clouds.
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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 runoff?
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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and into bodies of water.
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