Water Cycle

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What are clouds made out of?

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Clouds are made out of tiny water droplets.

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How old is most of the water we drink today?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old.

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When does water evaporate fastest?

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Water evaporates fastest on a hot day.

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What is it called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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This process is called condensation.

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Where did the water droplets on this cold mug come from?

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The water droplets on the mug come from water vapor in the air.

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What is evaporation?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) turns into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants take in water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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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.