Earth’s Water Study Guide-Topic 4 Savvas

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What provides the energy to power the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is the consistent movement of water on Earth called?

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The water cycle.

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Which is the largest source of surface drinking water?

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Lakes.

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True or False: Almost all the water on Earth is freshwater.

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False.

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What is the term for condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow, and mist?

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Precipitation.

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What are the main processes involved in the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

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It transforms liquid water into water vapor, allowing it to rise into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

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It returns water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams, while groundwater is stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers.