Water Cycle

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water through Earth's environment?

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Water cycle

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What is another name for rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

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Precipitation

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Does the water cycle have a beginning?

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No, the water cycle has no beginning.

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Approximately what percentage of the Earth's freshwater is easily available to humans?

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1%.

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What process in the water cycle is illustrated by condensation?

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

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the process of water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface called?

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Precipitation.

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What is the term for the process where water seeps into the ground?

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Infiltration.

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What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

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Groundwater is a crucial component of the water cycle, providing a source of freshwater for ecosystems and human use.

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