Water Cycle and Ocean Currents Flashcard

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that flows beneath the surface of the Earth.

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Which ocean has the highest salinity?

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The Atlantic Ocean generally has the highest salinity.

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How do deep ocean currents compare to surface ocean currents in temperature?

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Deep ocean currents are generally colder than surface ocean currents.

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What are surface currents?

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Surface currents are ocean currents that are caused by the wind and affect the top layer of the ocean.

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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 or vapor.

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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.

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What are tidal currents?

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Tidal currents are the horizontal movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.