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 from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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 back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of solid ice pellets that form in strong thunderstorms.

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What is snow?

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Snow is a type of precipitation that falls as ice crystals when temperatures are cold.

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a type of precipitation that consists of small ice pellets that form when rain freezes before hitting the ground.

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What is the gaseous state of water called?

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The gaseous state of water is called water vapor.

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What is the liquid state of water?

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The liquid state of water is simply called water.