What is a watershed?
Where's Earth's Water?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
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What is the Oconee River Watershed?
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The Oconee River Watershed is a specific watershed located in Georgia, USA, where the Oconee River collects water from surrounding areas.
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What is runoff?
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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and into rivers, lakes, and oceans, often after rain.
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What is transpiration?
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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.
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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and available for use?
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Only about 1% of Earth's water is fresh and available in rivers, lakes, underground, and in the atmosphere.
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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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