Water

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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. It includes processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface. Oceans are essential for climate regulation and are home to diverse marine life.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape. Liquids take the shape of their container.

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What is water?

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Water is a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for all forms of life. It is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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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 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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil and rock layers. It is an important source of drinking water.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into an ocean, sea, or lake.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of freshwater surrounded by land. Lakes can be natural or man-made.