Drinking Cleopatra's Tears

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What does 'humid' mean?

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Humid refers to the amount of water vapor in the air. When the air is humid, it feels moist and can make the weather feel warmer.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and changes into liquid water, forming dewdrops.

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Why do clouds form high in the sky?

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Clouds form high in the sky because it is colder there. The colder temperature causes water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water heats up and changes into water vapor, rising into the air.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that has soaked into the ground after rain or snow, filling the spaces in soil and rock.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.