Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor leaves a plant and enters the atmosphere.

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What does the term biosphere refer to?

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The biosphere refers to regions that contain all the living things on Earth.

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What are reservoirs in the context of the water cycle?

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Reservoirs are water storage areas during the water cycle.

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Where does water from mountains or land NOT end up?

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Water from mountains or land does NOT end up in space (unless sent there by a volcanic eruption!).

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is all the water on Earth.

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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, entering the atmosphere.

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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 role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they are essential for precipitation.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the hydrosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the hydrosphere includes all water on Earth.

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How does water return to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?

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Water returns to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere through precipitation.