Evaporation and Condensation

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What is evaporation?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools down and changes back into liquid water.

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What happens to water vapor when it comes into contact with a cold surface?

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It condenses into liquid water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What is the opposite of evaporation?

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The opposite of evaporation is condensation.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

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What role does humidity play in evaporation?

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High humidity slows down evaporation because the air is already saturated with water vapor.

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What is the process of water changing from a solid to a liquid called?

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Melting.

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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a solid called?

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Freezing.

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