Water Cycle Pratice

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What process is occurring at Letter D in the water cycle?

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

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What is the continuous movement of water between Earth and the atmosphere called?

Back

The Water Cycle is the continuous process of water movement through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

What is the term for water flowing downhill due to gravity, collecting into streams and rivers?

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Runoff is the movement of water over the Earth's surface, leading to the collection of water in bodies like streams and rivers.

Front

What process occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

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Only 2.5% of Earth's water is fresh water, while the majority is salt water.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What is the term for water that is stored underground?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle by transforming liquid water into vapor.