Watersheds

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where warm, moist air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored in cracks and pores below the Earth's surface.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water refers to all bodies of fresh water, salt water, ice, and snow that are found above ground.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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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 role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation, as they hold water vapor that eventually falls as rain or snow.

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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 after precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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

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How does the water cycle affect weather patterns?

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The water cycle influences weather patterns by distributing heat and moisture around the Earth, affecting temperature and precipitation.