Water Cycle

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What are clouds made out of?

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Clouds are made out of tiny water droplets.

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What is it called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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This process is called condensation.

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When does water evaporate fastest?

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Water evaporates fastest on a hot day.

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What process occurs when water forms water vapor?

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The process is called evaporation.

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What form is water vapor in?

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Water vapor is in gas form.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What role do the sun and heat play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation of water.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into tiny droplets, forming clouds.