Earth Science Review

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What are formed when water vapor condenses?

Back

Clouds

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration, which are essential for the water cycle to occur.

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What are surface currents?

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Streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean caused by wind.

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How do surface currents affect ocean temperatures?

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Surface currents carry warmer, less dense water from the equatorial regions to polar regions.

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What is the characteristic of water in deep currents of the Atlantic Ocean?

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The water is cold with high salinity.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, primarily due to heat from the Sun.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a major surface current that carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, influencing climate.

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What happens to the water cycle if the Sun is removed?

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The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun is essential for providing energy for evaporation.

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What factors influence the density of ocean water?

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Temperature and salinity are the primary factors that influence the density of ocean water.