Land, Water, and Human Interactions

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What is the primary source of water on Earth?

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The oceans contain the majority of Earth's water.

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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to gas due to heat.

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What is the term for the quality of water that affects aquatic life?

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Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water.

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What is a major indicator of human impact on aquatic ecosystems?

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A decline in aquatic species populations can indicate human impact on water.

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What is the most common solvent in nature?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What geological processes can occur quickly?

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Processes like landslides and volcanic eruptions can happen quickly over small areas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives processes like evaporation and condensation.

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What is the term for the frozen form of water?

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Ice is the solid form of water, typically found in ice caps and glaciers.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain or snow, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.