Unit 2 Review

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What is permeability?

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Permeability is the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it. It can vary from high (easily allows fluid) to low (restricts fluid flow).

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How does permeability change from left to right in a given context?

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In the context provided, permeability changes from no permeability to high permeability.

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What does the term 'water table' refer to?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation in the ground, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid state to a gas state.

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What is the chemical composition of a water molecule?

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A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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What property of water allows droplets to stick to blades of grass?

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The property of water that allows droplets to stick to surfaces like grass is called adhesion.

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Define cohesion in the context of water.

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Cohesion is the property of water molecules to stick to each other, which is responsible for surface tension.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

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Explain the process of condensation.

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water, often forming clouds.