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What is a lake formed behind a dam called?

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Reservoir: A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water for various purposes, such as irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power.

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What is it called when ice turns into water vapor without first melting?

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Sublimation: Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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What is the layer of rock and soil that groundwater flows through?

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Aquifer: An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater, allowing it to flow through the soil and rock.

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What is the top level of groundwater in an aquifer called?

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

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What is the process of changing a liquid into a gas called?

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Evaporation: Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation: Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, 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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Water cycle: 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 condensation?

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Condensation: Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity: Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in water, often expressed in parts per thousand (ppt).

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater: Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers, filling the spaces between soil, sand, and rock.

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