Water Cycle

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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97% of Earth's water is saltwater.

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The process when plants release water vapor from their leaves is called _____________.

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Transpiration.

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What is the term for when rain soaks into the ground?

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Infiltration.

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When water vapor is cooled and forms droplets of liquid water, this process is called _____________.

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Condensation.

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What happens when water flows along the surface due to hard or wet ground?

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Surface runoff.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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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 precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.