The video explains the water cycle, highlighting its ancient origins and continuous movement through various stages like precipitation, infiltration, and evaporation. It emphasizes the complexity of the cycle, involving flows and stores, and the role of scientists in studying it. The video also covers different forms of precipitation, groundwater movement, and the processes of evaporation and transpiration, concluding with a summary of the cycle's key processes.

What is the primary reason Earth supports life?

• Rich soil

• Perfect water cycle

• Abundance of sunlight

• Presence of oxygen

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What percentage of Earth's water is stored in oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

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Where does most of the Earth's fresh water reside?

• Rivers

• Atmosphere

• Glaciers and ice sheets

• Lakes

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Which form of precipitation is water in a solid state?

• Snow

• Fog

• Rain

• Mist

How does water from precipitation contribute to river flow?

• It increases evaporation

• It leads to soil erosion

• It becomes part of stream flow

• It reduces water quality

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What happens to precipitation intercepted by vegetation?

• It contributes to groundwater

• It flows into rivers

• It evaporates immediately

• It is absorbed by leaves

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How does water primarily move through soil?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Percolation

• Transpiration

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What is the main driver for water turning into vapor?

• Wind

• Plant absorption

• Soil nutrients

• Sunlight

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What is the term used to describe the combined effect of evaporation and transpiration?

• Aqua-release

• Evaporanspiration

• Vaportrans

• Hydrospiration

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

• Transport and release water

• Produce water

• Filter water

• Store water only

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