Earth's Water

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

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Condensation

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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71%

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What percentage of the Earth's water is salt water?

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97%

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What is the branch of geology that studies water on Earth and in the atmosphere?

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Hydrology

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What is the stage of the water cycle when water returns to the Earth?

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Precipitation

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains a higher concentration of salt, while fresh water has low salt concentration.