The Water Cycle

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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.

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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, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the land, air, and bodies of water.

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What are some forms of precipitation?

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Forms of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation to occur.

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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 into liquid.

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What happens during the water cycle?

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Water evaporates, condenses into clouds, and falls back to the ground as precipitation.

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Can you name two places where water accumulates in the water cycle?

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Rivers and oceans are two places where water accumulates.