Our Hydrosphere & Water Cycle

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the movement of land water (rivers, lakes, and streams) to the oceans.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the physical change in matter from a liquid to a gas.

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What part of the water cycle involves water changing from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation occurs when water from oceans and/or lakes heats up and changes from liquid to gas.

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What do we call water in its gas state?

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Water vapor is the term used for water in its gas state.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are a major source of water vapor through evaporation, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning from liquid to gas, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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