Unit 2 Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers, and it can flow through these layers.

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How does groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flows from areas of higher elevation (highest point) to areas of lower elevation (lowest point).

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere of all living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth, providing air for living organisms and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.

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What are glaciers?

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Glaciers are large masses of ice that form from compacted snow and store water in solid form.

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What are aquifers?

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Aquifers are underground layers of permeable rock or sediment that hold significant amounts of groundwater.

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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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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