The Hydrosphere

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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, including oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?

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Most of Earth's fresh water is found in glaciers and underground.

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What is the Great Divide?

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The Great Divide is an invisible line that runs through the Rocky Mountains, marking the boundary between waters that flow to the Pacific Ocean and those that flow to the Atlantic Ocean.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants take in water through their roots and give off water vapor through a process called transpiration.

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What are the main components of the water cycle?

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The main components of the water cycle include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The water cycle is driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.

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