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Define the term water cycle? Mention examples where we can observe the process of evaporation.

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The continuous circulation of water between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere is called the water cycle.

Evaporation in daily life

Drying of wet clothes.

The disappearance of water puddles and wet rooftops.

Separation of salt from saltwater.

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