Water Cycle

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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97% of Earth's water is saltwater.

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What is the primary energy source for the water cycle?

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The Sun is the primary energy source for the water cycle.

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What is the process called when rain soaks into the ground?

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Infiltration is the process when rain soaks into the ground.

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What part of the water cycle involves water vapor turning into liquid?

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Condensation is the part of the water cycle where water vapor turns into liquid.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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Most of the Earth's water is found in oceans.

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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 is precipitation in the water cycle?

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

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is the term for water moving through the soil?

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Throughflow is the term for water moving through the soil.

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What is surface runoff?

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Surface runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface.