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 is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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Gravity pulls water downwards, affecting the movement of groundwater and causing precipitation to fall.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over the ground surface, often after rain, which can lead to rivers and streams.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor suspended in the atmosphere.