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Rain falls, puddles dry up, and clouds form again. What is this called?

The water cycle: water keeps moving between the sky and Earth.

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Why: The sun warms water so it rises into the air. It cools into clouds and falls as rain or snow, again and again.

Huh, didn't know that: Energy from the sun and the pull of gravity keep water moving around Earth.

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References

Answer: The water cycle. The sun warms water so it rises into the air. It cools into clouds and falls as rain or snow, again and again.

  1. USGS Water Science School: The Water Cycle www.usgs.gov/water-science-school/water-cycle
    Water moves between the places it is stored.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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