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 through the environment, involving evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which 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, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a layer of rock or sediment that holds water and can supply wells and springs.

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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 role of the sun 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 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 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.