Water and The Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is a bog?

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A type of wetland that is characterized by acidic waters, peat deposits, and a variety of plant species, including sphagnum moss.

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What does 'precipitation' mean?

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The fall of water, snow, or ice from the atmosphere.

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Define 'condensation'.

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The process of vapor turning into liquid.

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What is the biosphere?

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The sphere that includes all living organisms on Earth.

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How do plants interact with the geosphere?

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Plants rely on the geosphere for nutrients.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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