Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air as a waste product.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process during which water changes from a liquid to a gas as it heats up.

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What is runoff water?

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Runoff water is the water that moves along the surface of the Earth.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What are the three forms of water?

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The three forms of water are solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they are essential for precipitation.

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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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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation, as heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.