Unit Review #4 (The Water Cycle)

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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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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What is precipitation?

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

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What is deposition in the context of the water cycle?

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Deposition is the process where water vapor changes directly into ice without becoming liquid first, such as frost forming on leaves.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is the entire land area that drains into a specific stream, river, lake, or wetland.

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What are the two main reservoirs of fresh water on Earth?

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The two main reservoirs of fresh water on Earth are glaciers and groundwater.

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How does salt water from the ocean become fresh water?

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Salt water from the ocean becomes fresh water through the process of evaporation, which leaves the salt behind.

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What role does evaporation play in the formation of hurricanes?

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Evaporation provides moisture to the atmosphere, which, along with condensation, is crucial for the formation of hurricanes.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and streams, while groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers.