Water & 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, precipitation, and infiltration.

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What are the main processes of the water cycle?

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The main processes of the water cycle include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and transpiration.

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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 (water vapor) 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 transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor through their leaves.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper level of groundwater, where the soil and rock are saturated with water.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that holds groundwater and can supply water to wells and springs.

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What is a reservoir?

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A reservoir is an artificial or man-made lake used to store water for human use, such as drinking, irrigation, and recreation.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.

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