Water on the Earth

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored in the soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What process describes the release of water vapor from plant leaves?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is given off through the leaves of plants as water vapor.

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What are the two main forces that drive the water cycle?

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The water cycle is driven by gravity and energy from the Sun.

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How does water return to the Earth's surface after evaporation?

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Water returns to the Earth's surface through precipitation.

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What happens to most of the precipitation that falls on land?

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Most of the precipitation that falls on land is absorbed by plants, evaporates, or runs off into water bodies.

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Define the term '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 the significance of transpiration in the water cycle?

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Transpiration contributes to the water cycle by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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Explain the role of gravity in the water cycle.

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Gravity pulls water down from clouds as precipitation and helps in the movement of water through rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the Sun.

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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 to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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