5th Grade 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, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, creating visible collections of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the process of water soaking into the ground called?

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Infiltration is the process where water seeps into the soil and becomes groundwater.