Water Cycle

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What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 or vapor, 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 the correct sequence of processes in the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.

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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, which drives the water cycle.

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What is the lowest rate of evaporation likely to occur?

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Over the desert.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.

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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.