Water Cycle

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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.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The sun is the energy source that drives the water cycle.

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What is evaporation?

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

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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 that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat needed for evaporation, which is essential for the water cycle.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets in the atmosphere.

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