FOSS Investigation 3 Review

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is the main source of Earth's fresh water?

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About 3% of Earth's water is fresh water.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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Most of the Earth's water is found in the ocean.

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What role does temperature play in phase changes?

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Temperature change is directly related to phase changes like evaporation and condensation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, heat causes water molecules to gain energy and escape into the air as vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is ground water?

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Ground water is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.