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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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Where is most of the freshwater stored on Earth?

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In freshwater lakes and rivers.

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Where is most of the water on Earth stored?

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In the oceans.

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What are some human activities that affect the water cycle?

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Agricultural irrigation, industrial activities, mining, aquaculture, urban development, and deforestation.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do plants play 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.

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How does climate change impact the water cycle?

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It causes changing precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and coastal flooding.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.