What is the Water Cycle?
The Sun and the Water Cycle

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The constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things.
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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What does the Sun do to water?
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The Sun turns water into water vapor through the process of evaporation.
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What is condensation?
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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 evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the Sun and changes into water vapor.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?
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The Sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.
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