Water Cycle

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What is a cycle in science?

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A series of events that repeat themselves.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming droplets on surfaces.

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Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?

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Most of Earth's fresh water is contained in glaciers and ground water.

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Is it true that the greatest amount of water found on Earth is fresh water?

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False, most of Earth's water is salt water.

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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