The 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 is evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
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What happens during condensation?
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Condensation is when water vapor cools and transforms back into liquid droplets.
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is any form of water, like rain, snow, or sleet, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.
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What role do plants play in the water cycle?
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Plants contribute through a process called transpiration, releasing water vapor into the air.
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How does the sun influence the water cycle?
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The sun provides energy that drives processes like evaporation and helps maintain the water cycle.
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What is infiltration in the water cycle context?
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Infiltration is the process where water soaks into the soil from the ground's surface.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is water, usually from precipitation, that flows over the land's surface to bodies of water.
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How do clouds form in the water cycle?
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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny droplets or ice crystals.
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What is sublimation in the water cycle?
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Sublimation is the transition of water from solid directly to gas without becoming liquid.
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Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?
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The water cycle distributes water, supports all ecosystems, and regulates climate.
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What is groundwater recharge?
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It's the process where water percolates through the soil to replenish underground reservoirs.
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How does climate change affect the water cycle?
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Climate change alters patterns of precipitation, evaporation, and water availability.
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What is the role of oceans in the water cycle?
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Oceans are primary sources of evaporation and precipitation, regulating weather and climate.
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What happens to water after precipitation?
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After precipitation, water can infiltrate the ground, become runoff, or evaporate back into the atmosphere.
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