Water on Earth

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over Earth's surface that gathers in lakes, oceans, and streams after it rains.

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What type of water makes up most of the water on Earth?

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Most of the water on Earth is salty water, primarily found in oceans.

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What happens to salinity when ice melts in water?

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When ice melts in water, salinity decreases.

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True or False: Water vapor can condense onto dust particles to form clouds.

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True.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water between Earth's geosphere and its atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, allowing water to move from the surface to the atmosphere.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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