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The water cycle
An explanation of each stage of the water cycle. When the Sun shines, water evaporates and rises. As the water vapour reaches a certain altitude, it condenses to form clouds and precipitation occurs. This precipitation then feeds the oceans and land below, which allows the cycle to begin again.
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