Water Cycle Flashcard Corrections

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Which process of the water cycle does water from oceans and the Earth’s surface changes into water vapor? Options: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection/Accumulation

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Evaporation

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What is it called when precipitation that flows over land into streams, rivers, and later enters the ocean? Options: Surface runoff, Ground water, Infiltration, Subsurface runoff

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Surface runoff

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Rain, sleet, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds is which process of the water cycle?

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Precipitation

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The continuous movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere, from the atmosphere to the land, and then back to the ocean is?

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Water cycle

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What is the invisible, gaseous form of water?

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Water vapor

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Which process of the water cycle does water vapor cools and changes into water droplets, forming clouds?

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Condensation

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Water that fills the cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers is?

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Groundwater

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A large stream is? Options: River, Aquifer, Infiltration, Groundwater

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River

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What is the process of using a resource wisely so it will not be used up?

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Conservation

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What is a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater?

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Aquifer