Watery Planet Review

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What type of water do oceans contain?

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Saltwater.

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What are the three main processes of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Why do hurricanes form more frequently in warmer oceans?

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The oceans are warmer and therefore evaporate more quickly.

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How do wetlands help during hurricanes?

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The plants can slow down waves from a hurricane.

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Why is Earth often referred to as the 'blue planet'?

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Because it is mostly water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans provide the water that evaporates into the atmosphere.

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What is the main cause of ocean currents?

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Wind, temperature differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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