Water on Earth Flashcard

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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Why is the Sun important for the water cycle?

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It heats the water, causing evaporation.

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What is the term for water on Earth that contains little or no salt?

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Fresh water

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What is the water cycle?

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

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An example of water in a solid state of matter...

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Glacier

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through transpiration.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains a high concentration of salt, while fresh water has little or no salt.

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What is transpiration?

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