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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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.

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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 precipitation?

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

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What is the state of matter for water in clouds?

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The state of matter for water in clouds is gas (water vapor) that has condensed into tiny droplets.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid state to a solid state, forming ice.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat energy necessary for evaporation to occur, driving the water cycle.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common body of water, such as a river or lake.

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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 is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.