from Earth's Water Cycle

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97%

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and forms tiny droplets of water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the main text structure used to show the order of events in the water cycle?

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Sequential/Chronological

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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It pulls water down from clouds as precipitation and helps water flow into rivers and lakes.

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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 happens during evaporation?

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Water heats up and changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains a high concentration of salt, while fresh water has low salt concentration.