Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water into the air as water vapor and back to Earth's surface as precipitation.

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What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

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During condensation, tiny drops of water combine together to form clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that falls to the ground.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually when heated.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the first stage of the water cycle?

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The first stage of the water cycle is evaporation.

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What is the second stage of the water cycle?

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The second stage of the water cycle is condensation.

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What is the third stage of the water cycle?

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The third stage of the water cycle is precipitation.

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How does water change from a liquid to a gas?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas through the process of evaporation.

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What forms when water vapor cools and condenses?

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When water vapor cools and condenses, it forms clouds.