The Water Cycle

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What is the term for the process of water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

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Precipitation

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas or vapor.

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds store and transport water vapor in the water cycle.

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What happens to water vapor as it rises in the atmosphere?

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It cools and condenses into clouds or precipitation.

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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.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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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 the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The Sun is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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