Hydrosphere Review

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The amount of water on Earth that is SALT water

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97% of the Earth's water is salt water.

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How clear or cloudy the water is

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Turbidity refers to how clear or cloudy the water is.

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When the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in line, what is this phenomenon called?

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This phenomenon is called a spring tide, which causes stronger tidal forces.

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What type of water is the densest and would therefore sink to the bottom, causing a thermohaline current?

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Salty, cold water is the densest and sinks, causing thermohaline currents.

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What is a body of water that is a mix between fresh and saltwater?

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An estuary is a body of water that is a mix between fresh and saltwater.

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What is the primary source of Earth's freshwater?

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The primary source of Earth's freshwater is glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation is the movement of water from the surface to the atmosphere.

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What is the term for the area of land that drains into a river?

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A watershed is the area of land that drains into a river.

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What is the term for the maximum amount of water vapor that air can hold at a given temperature?

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Saturation is the maximum amount of water vapor that air can hold at a given temperature.