Hydrosphere & Water Cycle

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Why is freshwater important?

Back

We need it to survive.

Front

The act of turning from a liquid into a gas. ___________________

Back

Evaporation

Front

Why is MOST of the freshwater on Earth not available for our use?

Back

It is frozen in the icecaps and glaciers.

Front

Water running off the land surface. ___________________

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Runoff

Front

What is NOT an example of freshwater?

Back

Oceans

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What is transpiration?

Back

The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor through their leaves.

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What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.