Higgins Final Review

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What is part of the Hydrosphere?

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Rain is a component of the hydrosphere, which includes all water bodies on Earth.

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What does hard water contain in large levels?

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Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium.

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What is the process of liquid turning into gas?

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

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What is the most dense solid layer of the Earth composed of iron and nickel?

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The inner core is the solid, most dense layer of the Earth made primarily of iron and nickel.

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Where is the water table located?

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The water table is located at the top of the saturated zone.

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Define the Hydrosphere.

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the difference between the saturated zone and the unsaturated zone?

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The saturated zone is where all the spaces between soil and rock are filled with water, while the unsaturated zone contains both air and water.

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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 transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for drinking water.