Water on Earth

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What covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Salt water.

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What is an example of salt water?

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An ocean.

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What is groundwater?

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Water found underground, often in aquifers.

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What is a glacier?

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A large sheet of ice that moves slowly across the land.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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In oceans.

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What is an aquifer?

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An underground reservoir that stores groundwater.

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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 content.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water.