Water Cycle

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What is runoff?

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The movement of water on a surface to areas of lower elevation.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

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71%.

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What is the water cycle?

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The constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid changing into a vapor or gas.

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What percentage of salt does salt water found in oceans contain?

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3-4%.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are the largest source of water, providing moisture for evaporation.

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What is infiltration?

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.