Water Cycle Test

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Where is most of the freshwater stored on Earth?

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In freshwater lakes and rivers.

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How does water move between the atmosphere and the surface?

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Through evaporation, evapotranspiration, and precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The process of water moving between the atmosphere, land surface, and below the ground.

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How do humans impact the water cycle?

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By redirecting rivers and building dams, using water for various purposes, and polluting water sources.

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What determines water availability?

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Water quantity, water timing, and water quality.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor turning back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration.