8.E.1.1

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Ice caps and glaciers hold the majority of the Earth's freshwater.

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What process occurs when a liquid turns into a gas due to heating?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water transforms into water vapor.

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What is the term for water that runs off the surface of the land into rivers and streams?

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Runoff refers to the water that flows over land and enters waterways.

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor turns back into liquid.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only about 3% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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What are the two main types of freshwater sources?

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Freshwater sources include surface water (like lakes and rivers) and groundwater (like aquifers).

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What is the term for the water cycle's process of water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the role of ice caps and glaciers in the water cycle?

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Ice caps and glaciers store a significant amount of Earth's freshwater and release it slowly through melting.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.