What are surface currents in the ocean?
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Surface currents are streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean, primarily caused by wind.
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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?
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The Sun provides the energy necessary for evaporation and transpiration, making it essential for the water cycle to occur.
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What causes deep Atlantic currents?
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Deep Atlantic currents are formed largely as a result of denser water sinking.
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During which stage of the water cycle does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?
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Water flows back towards the sea as runoff during the runoff stage of the water cycle.
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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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Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.
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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, primarily due to heat from the Sun.
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What is transpiration?
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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.
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