Water Unit Review

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, happening twice every lunar month.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only 3% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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Why is most of Earth's freshwater not available for use?

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About 60% of Earth's freshwater is frozen in glaciers.

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What is the largest reservoir of Earth's water?

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Oceans are the largest reservoir of Earth's water.

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What is the process called when water vapor is released from plants?

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The process is called transpiration.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water circulating between its various phases (liquid, vapor, ice) and storage locations.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.