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How does the atmosphere play an important role in the water cycle?

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Warm water vapor rises up through Earth's atmosphere. As the water vapor rises higher and higher, the cool air of the atmosphere causes the water vapor to turn back into liquid water, creating clouds. This process is called condensation.

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