The Water Cycle

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is Transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

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What percentage of atmospheric water vapor comes from plants?

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10% of the water vapor in the atmosphere comes from plants through transpiration.

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What is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the process where rising water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water droplets.

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What is Precipitation?

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

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What is Collection in the Water Cycle?

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Collection refers to the accumulation of water in rivers, ponds, 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 energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas from any surface, while transpiration specifically refers to water vapor released from plants.

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What happens during the process of precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy enough to fall to the ground.