Water Cycle & Distribution of Water on Earth

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only 2.5% of Earth's global water is freshwater.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of Earth's freshwater (78%) is found in glaciers.

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What is the primary source of water evaporation on Earth?

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The primary source of water evaporation on Earth is the oceans.

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What happens to sea levels when polar ice caps melt?

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When polar ice caps melt, sea levels rise.

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What is the largest reservoir of water on Earth?

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The largest reservoir of water on Earth is the oceans, which contain about 97.5% of all water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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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