Water Cycle

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What is the 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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True or False: There is more land than water on Earth.

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False

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What do clouds contain?

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Clouds contain water vapor.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated and turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and forms droplets.

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True or False: The water cycle has a start and an end.

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False. The water cycle has no start or end.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation to occur.

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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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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor.

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