WATER EVERYWHERE AND WATER CYCLE

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What is the process called when energy from the Sun causes water to change from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation

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What term describes the process by which water returns to Earth from the atmosphere?

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Precipitation

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List the types of water on Earth from largest to smallest volume.

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Salt water, solid fresh water, liquid fresh water

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What type of water would a machine that removes moisture from the air collect?

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Freshwater

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What is the term for the process where water vapor changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The Sun

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water Cycle

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What is the difference between salt water and freshwater?

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Salt water contains a high concentration of dissolved salts, while freshwater has a low concentration of salts.

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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 involved in precipitation.

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What is groundwater and how does it relate to the water cycle?

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Groundwater is water that infiltrates the soil and is stored underground; it is part of the water cycle as it can return to the surface through springs or evaporation.

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