Unit 4 So-Far Review

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What is the importance of water conservation?

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Less than 1% of Earth's freshwater is immediately available for use by humans.

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How are oceans connected to other bodies of water?

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All bodies of water are linked through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are the 4 types of precipitation?

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Snow, sleet, hail, rain.

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What part of the water cycle is represented by precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

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Infiltration is the process where liquid water soaks into the ground.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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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 where water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role do rivers play in the water cycle?

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All rivers eventually flow into the ocean, connecting freshwater to saltwater.