Watery Planet Review

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water changing to water vapor.

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What percentage of Earth's water is NOT salt water?

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3%.

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What is salt water?

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Water with salt in it, such as the ocean.

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What happens to rain puddles when the sun shines after it rains?

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The water evaporates into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor changing to water.

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What is the main source of Earth's fresh water?

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Glaciers and ice caps.

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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 precipitation?

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

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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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What is the difference between lakes and oceans?

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Lakes are smaller bodies of fresh water, while oceans are large bodies of salt water.