Water on Earth

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What is groundwater?

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Water that fills space between rocks of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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In glaciers and icecaps.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Is the amount of water on Earth right now the SAME amount as when it was formed?

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True.

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What type of water do lakes contain?

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Freshwater.

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What occurs when the surface of Earth is worn away by water over time?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers and icecaps.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for water that collects on the surface of the ground?

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Surface water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

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Transpiration.