Water Cycle

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What percentage of the Earth's freshwater is easily available to humans?

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1%

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What happens to the amount of water on Earth as it goes through the water cycle repeatedly?

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The amount of water stays the same.

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

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Evaporation

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What is the term for the movement of liquid water from bodies of water and plants to the atmosphere as water vapor?

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Evapotranspiration

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface to bodies of water.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration.

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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.