Water on Earth Flashcard

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What is the total amount of water available on Earth?

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The total amount of water on Earth is constant; we cannot get more water from outside sources.

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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 drains into a common body of water.

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What is the watershed in Johns Creek?

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The watershed in Johns Creek is the Chattahoochee.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks into the ground.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where water evaporates from the leaves of plants.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is runoff?

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

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics.