Water - Environmental Science

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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 and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from the leaves of plants into the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, typically occurring when water is heated.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is desalination?

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Desalination is the process of removing salts and other minerals from seawater or brackish water to produce fresh water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is gray water?

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Gray water is wastewater generated from domestic activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing, which can be reused for irrigation and other purposes.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds play a crucial role in the water cycle by storing water vapor and facilitating precipitation when the vapor condenses.