The Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where liquid water is released as water vapor from the leaves of plants.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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Does the water cycle begin with precipitation?

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False. The water cycle begins with evaporation.

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Is it true that the water we drink today is the same water dinosaurs once drank?

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True. Water is recycled through the water cycle.

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Where does the energy that powers the water cycle come from?

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The sun provides the energy that powers the water cycle.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they are essential for precipitation.

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What is the importance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is important because it distributes fresh water across the Earth, supporting all forms of life.

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How does the sun affect the water cycle?

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The sun heats water in rivers, lakes, and oceans, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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