water cycle

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What is the hydrologic cycle?

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The continuous movement of water from the earth into the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing water vapor into liquid water, occurring when warm vapor mixes with cooler air.

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What is percolation?

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The process by which water moves through the soil, filtering down through layers of soil and rock.

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What is a water table?

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The top of the water surface in a saturated part of an aquifer, indicating the level below which the ground is saturated with water.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release moisture into the air, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning liquid water into vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for drinking water and irrigation.

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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.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water, often after precipitation.

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