Water Cycle + Graphing Practice

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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 is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that moves underground, filling the spaces in soil and rock layers.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, often time in environmental graphs.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable, such as CO2 concentration in environmental graphs.

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What percentage of a house's water usage is for showers according to the pie chart?

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16.8% of a house's water usage is for showers.

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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, usually due to heat.

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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 the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.