Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the Earth and its atmosphere, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.

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What is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of water changing from liquid water to water vapor due to heat.

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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, forming clouds.

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What is Precipitation?

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

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What is Transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from plant leaves into the atmosphere.

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, primarily in the form of oceans.

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What role do oceans play in the Water Cycle?

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Oceans are the largest source of water for evaporation, contributing significantly to the water vapor in the atmosphere.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation as more water molecules gain energy to change into vapor.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from any surface, while transpiration specifically refers to water vapor released from plants.

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What happens during the process of precipitation?

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During precipitation, water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain, snow, or other forms.