Amplify Earth Systems Assessment

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming droplets. This is what happens when water collects on the outside of a cold cup.

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What are dew drops?

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Dew drops are small droplets of water that form on cool surfaces during the night or early morning due to condensation.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that contains all of Earth's water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor or gas, usually when it is heated.

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What is precipitation?

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

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor through their leaves.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves across the land and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur, driving the water cycle.

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