Water & Soil (WDYL)

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What are tributaries?

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Tributaries are smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger river, contributing to its flow.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of Earth's freshwater is trapped in glaciers.

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How long does it take to form 2.5 cm (1 inch) of soil?

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It takes approximately 250 to 300 years to form 2.5 cm (1 inch) of soil.

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What forms when moist air rises, cools, and water condenses?

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Clouds are formed when moist air rises, cools, and water condenses.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process where water droplets fall from the atmosphere in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common body of water.

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What is groundwater?

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

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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, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water.