Water Cycle

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What happens to salt when ocean water evaporates?

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The salt is left behind in the ocean.

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What is the primary reason for precipitation?

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Clouds become too heavy.

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Does rainfall have a higher concentration of salt when salt water evaporates?

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No, rainfall does not have a higher concentration of salt.

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What fraction of the Earth is covered by oceans?

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3/4 of the Earth is covered by oceans.

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Why does flash flooding often occur in cities?

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Because roads, pavements, and buildings reduce the infiltration of water into the ground.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and release it as precipitation.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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