The water cycle and carbon cycle review

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What is the process called when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

Front

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

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The Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

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Transpiration

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What is groundwater?

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Water stored in underground caverns or porous rock.

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What is precipitation?

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When water moves from the atmosphere to land in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas released by combustion processes?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What are factory emissions?

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Gases and particles released into the atmosphere from industrial processes, often contributing to air pollution.

Front

What is the term for the natural process of carbon being cycled through the environment?

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The Carbon Cycle

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans act as a major reservoir for water, providing evaporation that contributes to precipitation.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.