Water Cycle Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools 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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, snowmelt, or irrigation flows over the ground and returns to 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 energy necessary for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses and comes together in the atmosphere.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.