What is the water cycle?
Water Cycle

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
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What happens during evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid state into a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.
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What is condensation in the water cycle?
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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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How does the sun influence the water cycle?
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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
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What role does the atmosphere play in the water cycle?
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The atmosphere acts as an engine in the water cycle, facilitating processes like evaporation and condensation.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, over the land surface, which eventually leads to rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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