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, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What does it mean that the water cycle has no beginning or end?

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It means that water is constantly moving through different states and locations in a cycle, without a fixed starting or ending point.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, absorbing energy from the sun.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where 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 are reservoirs in the context of the water cycle?

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Reservoirs are water storage areas that hold water during the water cycle, such as lakes, rivers, and artificial storage facilities.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed from tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air, and they are essential for precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by transforming liquid water into vapor.

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What happens to water after it precipitates?

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After precipitation, water can flow into rivers, lakes, and oceans, or it can be absorbed by the ground and plants.