The 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 through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What process involves water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water evaporates from the leaves of plants.

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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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 runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, melting snow, or other sources flows over the ground and into bodies of water.

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What is adhesion in the context of water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that allows it to stick to other substances.

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What is cohesion in the context of water?

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Cohesion is the property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.