L2:Water on Earth's Surface

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What causes water to fall from clouds?

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Water falls from clouds due to gravity and when ice or water droplets in clouds become heavy and the cloud becomes saturated.

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Where is almost 70% of Earth's freshwater found?

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Almost 70% of Earth's freshwater is found in glaciers and ice sheets.

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What is the process called when water gains thermal energy and turns to gas?

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The process is called evaporation.

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Which Earth subsystem do clouds belong to?

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Clouds are part of the atmosphere.

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What percentage of Earth's water is found in oceans?

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97% of all Earth's water is found in oceans.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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Gravity pulls water down from clouds as precipitation.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has a low concentration of salt, while saltwater has a high concentration of salt, primarily found in oceans.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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