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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.

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Define Evaporation.

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and becomes liquid water, forming clouds.

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What does Precipitation mean?

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Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Define Transpiration.

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is Groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that moves through soil or rock underground, often stored in aquifers.

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Explain the role of the Sun in the Water Cycle.

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The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is an Aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater, providing a source of water for wells and springs.

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Define the term 'Runoff'.

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.