Water Cycle Test

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What is the water cycle?

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The process of water moving between the atmosphere, land surface, and below the ground.

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Where is most of the water on Earth stored?

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In the oceans.

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Where is most of the freshwater stored on Earth?

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In freshwater lakes and rivers.

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How do humans impact the water cycle?

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By redirecting rivers, building dams, using water for various purposes, and polluting water sources.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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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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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.