Earth Science Chapter 7 Water

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in water, particularly in sea water.

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What process do plants use to release water into the atmosphere?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

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What is a current in oceanography?

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A current is a large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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Approximately 97% of Earth's water is salt water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls to Earth, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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, often leaving salts behind.

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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.

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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.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What are aquifers?

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Aquifers are underground layers of water-bearing rock that can store and transmit groundwater.

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