Biogeochemical Cycles

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all examples of

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Precipitation

Front

What drives the water cycle, by providing the energy for water to evaporate?

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The sun

Front

The conversion of water vapor back into a liquid is called:

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Condensation

Front

The process of turning water into water vapor is called:

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Evaporation

Front

The process by which water exits plants is called:

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Transpiration

Front

What do you call water that is found in cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rocks?

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Ground Water

Front

The flow of water over land and into reservoirs such as lakes and oceans is called:

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Runoff

Front

What do you call water vapor suspended in the air?

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Humidity

Front

Dew is able to stick to plants and glass because of what property of water?

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Adhesion

Front

What property of water causes vapor to clump together to form clouds?

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Cohesion