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water cycle

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    water cycle
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  • What is this?
    Collection
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  • What is this?
    Precipitation
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  • What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?
    The sun heats up the water source and causes evaporation. The sun starts the water cycle and it would not be possible without it.
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  • What is the role of the gravity in the water cycle?
    Gravity causes precipitation to take place. Gravity also allows surface runoff to take place.
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  • What is a water source in the water cycle?
    The water source is any body of water where water can be evaporated from to start the cycle.
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  • What is runoff in the water cycle?
    Runoff is when rain or snow melt runs downward towards a collection area.
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  • What is groundwater collection in the water cycle?
    A collection of fresh water underground
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  • What is transpiration in the water cycle?
    Transpiration is when water is absorbed by plants through their roots and evaporated directly from their leaves.
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