Water Cycle Test

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Where is most of the water on Earth stored?

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In the oceans.

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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 (water vapor) due to heat.

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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?

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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 groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Most of the freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps, but a significant amount is also found in freshwater lakes and rivers.

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How do humans impact the water cycle?

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Humans impact the water cycle by redirecting rivers, building dams, using water for various purposes, and polluting water sources.

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What are the effects of climate change on the water cycle?

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Climate change can lead to changing precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and coastal flooding.

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What is evapotranspiration?

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Evapotranspiration is the combined process of evaporation from the land and transpiration from plants.