Hydrosphere Flashcard

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What does 'hydro' mean?

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Water

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True or False: Water cycles (moves) through the earth.

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True

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True or False: Landforms found in the ocean are similar to landforms found on land.

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True

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What is an example of an ecosystem supported by the ocean?

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Coral reef

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Locations near the oceans experience (have) _______________ temperature changes.

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Milder

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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Name one process in the water cycle.

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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