G7. Unit 7 Water cycle Review

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What is Porosity?

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Porosity is the measure of the void spaces in a material, expressed as a percentage of the total volume. It indicates how much water a soil can hold.

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What is Permeability?

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Permeability is the ability of a material (like soil) to transmit fluids through its pores. It affects how quickly water can move through the soil.

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What is Capillarity?

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Capillarity is the ability of water to rise in narrow spaces against the force of gravity, due to adhesion and cohesion forces.

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What is Infiltration Rate?

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Infiltration Rate is the speed at which water enters the soil surface. It is influenced by soil texture, structure, and moisture content.

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What happens during Condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.

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What causes the water table to lower?

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High rates of evaporation and transpiration can lower the water table by reducing the amount of water available in the ground.

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What is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.

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What is Transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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What is Precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.