Hydrosphere

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is all of the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of warming pools of water, causing the liquid to become vapor or gas.

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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Adhesion is the attraction of water molecules to other substances.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process when a solid becomes a liquid.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit), the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a solid.

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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 percolation?

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Percolation is the process by which water moves through soil and rock layers.

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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 the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit), the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, due to adhesion and cohesion.