Water Cycle

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What are reservoirs in the water cycle?

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Reservoirs are water storage areas during the water cycle.

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Where is groundwater stored?

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Groundwater is stored in cracks and pores beneath Earth's surface.

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Where does water from mountains or land NOT end up?

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Water from mountains or land does NOT end up in space (unless sent there by a volcanic eruption).

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere refers to regions that contain all the living things on Earth.

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What moves underground to the ocean?

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Groundwater moves underground to the ocean.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to vapor, usually due to heat.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is the process of condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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How does water return to the atmosphere?

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Water returns to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration from plants.

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