Hydrosphere

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is all of the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the movement of water vapor from plants to the atmosphere, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the cooling of water vapor in the atmosphere, changing it from gas to liquid drops, forming clouds.

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What is salt water?

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Salt water is water that contains a significant amount of dissolved salts, primarily found in oceans.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that stands or flows across the Earth's surface, including rivers, lakes, and streams.

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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 or vapor, often due to heat.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers, while saltwater has high salt concentrations, primarily in oceans.