Water Properties, Water Cycle, & Distribution

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, allowing plant roots to absorb water.

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What causes water to have a slight charge?

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Water has a slight charge because the oxygen end of the molecule is slightly negative, while the hydrogen ends are slightly positive.

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Define the water cycle.

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are transition zones between dry land and bodies of water, characterized by saturated soil and a variety of plant and animal life.

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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 or vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane, allowing small objects to float.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is the role of the universal solvent in water?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid, making it essential for biological processes.

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