Hydrology Review

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What creates ocean tides on Earth?

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The sun and the moon’s gravitational pull on water.

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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Which city receives its freshwater supply directly from the Hetchy and Aqueduct?

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San Francisco.

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What happens when water forms on the outside of a cold bottle?

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Condensation forms on the bottle because the room is warmer than the bottle.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

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Approximately 67%.

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What is hydrology?

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The study of water in the environment, including its distribution, movement, and properties.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air 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 the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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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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