Water Cycle Practice Flashcard

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What is the largest reservoir in the water cycle?

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Oceans contain the most water in the water cycle.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff is the part of the water cycle where excess water flows over the ground and eventually reaches rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens to water vapor when it changes to liquid water?

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Water vapor condenses to form liquid water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or hail.

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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 back into liquid water.

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What role do ice caps play in the water cycle?

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Ice caps store a significant amount of the Earth's freshwater.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, turning liquid water into vapor.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

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What is the process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere?

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