What is the water cycle?
Water Cycle

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
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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 from the sun.
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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 droplets.
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is the flow of water from rain or melting snow that moves over the ground and eventually flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, causing water from oceans, lakes, and rivers to turn into vapor.
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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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