Water in Motion Flashcard

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process where water droplets in a cloud combine, become too heavy, and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) changes into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil and rock layers, and it is a significant source of freshwater.

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What is the difference between groundwater and river systems?

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Groundwater is stored underground, while river systems are surface water bodies. There is more water in groundwater systems than in river systems.

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What are lakes and rivers?

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Lakes and rivers are bodies of freshwater on the Earth's surface, and they contain a significant amount of the planet's freshwater available for human use.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground and does not soak into the ground or evaporate.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they play a crucial role in precipitation.