The Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The circulation of water between land, air, and surface.

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation.

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What is another name for water as a gas?

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Water vapor.

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What is transpiration in the water cycle?

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The process where plants release water vapor into the air.

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What are clouds?

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Visible bodies of fine water droplets or ice particles suspended in the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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The process where water collects in bodies like 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 energy for evaporation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.