Water Cycle & Distribution of Water on Earth

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Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?

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In icecaps and glaciers.

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What term refers to all of Earth's water?

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Hydrosphere.

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What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?

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Condensation.

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What is the process by which water moves from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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What do we call the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water cycle.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation.

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What happens to water in rivers and streams during the water cycle?

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It eventually evaporates into the atmosphere.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is the term for water that is stored in the ground?

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Groundwater.

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