Water and Environmental Concepts

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Polarity

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A property of water that causes its molecules to have slightly positive and negative charges.

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Electronegativity

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself, affecting the polarity of water molecules.

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Cohesion

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The attraction between water molecules, leading to surface tension.

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Adhesion

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The attraction of water molecules to other substances.

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Hydrologic Cycle

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The continuous movement of water through the Earth's atmosphere and surface, involving processes like transpiration, condensation, evaporation, and runoff.

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Transpiration

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Water vapor released from plant leaves.

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Condensation

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Water vapor turning back into liquid.

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Precipitation

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Water released from clouds in forms like rain or snow.

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Infiltration

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Water seeping into the soil.

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Runoff

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Water that flows along the Earth's surface.