The Water Cycle

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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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Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

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No, the water cycle is a continuous process.

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Where is most water found on Earth?

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In the ocean.

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What are rivers, streams, and oceans points of in the water cycle?

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Accumulation.

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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, sleet, or hail.

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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 or vapor.

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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 the source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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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 is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.