The water cycle

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When warm, evaporated air rises, it cools and begins to turn into liquid again. This part of the water cycle is called:

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condensation

Front

What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

Front

The hydrological cycle is often described as an _____________ cycle.

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Closed

Front

What is an area of land drained by a main river and its tributaries?

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Drainage Basin

Front

What marks the boundary between two drainage basins?

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A watershed

Front

2.5% of the Earth's water is fresh.

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True

Front

A land area where excess water drains into a river or lake is called a ____________.

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Watershed

Front

Which process causes runoff to become groundwater?

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Infiltration.

Front

Which of the following is not a process of the hydrological cycle? Options: Evapo-atmo Transpiration, Evaporation, Condensation, Transpiration, Precipitation

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Evapo-atmo Transpiration

Front

Every drop of freshwater has been consumed at least once before.

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True