Hydrology

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About how much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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3/4 of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

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(About) how much water is in the ocean?

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97% of the Earth's water is in the ocean.

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What is Hydrology?

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Hydrology is the branch of science concerned with the properties of the Earth's water.

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What is karst topography primarily characterized by?

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Karst topography is primarily characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers.

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What process brings the deep cold ocean current up to the surface?

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Convection currents bring the deep cold ocean current up to the surface.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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The main stages of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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