REDIRECT Unit Review #4 (The Water Cycle)

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during 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 condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is the entire land area that drains into a specific stream, river, lake, or wetland.

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How does salt water become fresh water in the water cycle?

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Salt water from the ocean becomes fresh water through evaporation, which leaves the salt behind.

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What is soil permeability?

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Soil permeability refers to the ability of soil to allow water to pass through it, affecting runoff and water absorption.

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What are indicators of a healthy water system?

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Indicators of a healthy water system include low temperatures, high dissolved oxygen levels, and neutral pH.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water, often after rain.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.