Hydrosphere Test

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor changes into liquid water.

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What stage of the water cycle involves evaporation?

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Evaporation occurs when water changes from liquid to gas, typically at stage W in the water cycle.

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Where do warm ocean currents generally originate?

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Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

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How does the Sun's energy reach Earth?

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The Sun's energy reaches Earth through radiation.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet, most of which contains salt.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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

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

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The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, while convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.