Geochemical Cycles

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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, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle also known as?

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The water cycle is also known as the Hydrological Cycle.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process where excess nutrients, often from fertilizers, enter a body of water, leading to overgrowth of aquatic plants and algae.

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What happens to water after precipitation?

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After precipitation, water can infiltrate the ground or runoff into bodies of water.

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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 into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and eventually enters rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration.

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What is the significance of the hydrological cycle?

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The hydrological cycle is crucial for distributing water across the planet, supporting ecosystems, and regulating climate.

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What is the difference between infiltration and runoff?

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Infiltration is the process of water soaking into the ground, while runoff is water that flows over the surface of the ground.