water cycle

Front

What is the process called when water is heated in the ocean by the sun and turns into water vapor?

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Evaporation

Front

Why is freshwater considered to be a limited resource?

Back

Freshwater is limited due to its scarcity, pollution, and over-extraction.

Front

What do we call all of the water we see in lakes, rivers, and oceans?

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Surface water

Front

What is the term for when plants give off drops of water?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What letter represents groundwater in the water cycle diagram?

Back

G

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

Back

Oceans are the largest source of water vapor through evaporation, contributing significantly to the water cycle.

Front

What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and oceans, while groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers.

Front

What is transpiration and how does it contribute to the water cycle?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere, contributing to humidity and cloud formation.