Water Cycle in Nature

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What is the water cycle?
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The water cycle is the process by which water moves from the land to the sky and back again.
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Name the stages of the water cycle.
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The main stages are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
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What happens during evaporation?
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In evaporation, water turns into vapor and rises into the air.
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What is condensation in the water cycle?
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Condensation is when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets.
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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Where does the water collect in the water cycle?
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Water collects in oceans, lakes, rivers, and the ground.
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How does the sun affect the water cycle?
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The sun heats water in rivers, lakes, or oceans, causing it to evaporate.
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What is infiltration?
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Infiltration is the process of water soaking into the soil from the ground surface.
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What role do plants have in the water cycle?
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Plants contribute through transpiration, where they release water vapor from their leaves.
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How do clouds form in the water cycle?
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Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.
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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?
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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is specifically from plants.
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How does precipitation return to the oceans?
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Precipitation returns to the oceans through runoff, rivers, and streams.
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What is a watershed?
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A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet like a river or bay.
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What type of energy drives the water cycle?
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The water cycle is driven by solar energy from the sun.
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Why is the water cycle important for the environment?
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The water cycle distributes water, helps regulate climate, and supports plant and animal life.
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