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What is the main reason the Earth is referred to as the Blue Planet?

  • The presence of the hydrosphere
  • The process of transpiration
  • The endless series of water changes
  • The abundance of water (correct)

Which process involves the transformation of water vapor into clouds?

  • Condensation (correct)
  • Collection
  • Precipitation
  • Evaporation

What part of the water cycle involves the movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface as rain or snow?

  • Precipitation (correct)
  • Collection
  • Condensation
  • Evaporation

How is the hydrosphere sustained?

<p>Through the hydrological cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does transpiration refer to in the context of the text?

<p>Absorption of water by plants and its release into the atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to clouds during the process of condensation?

<p>They transform into water vapor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Earth being referred to as the Blue Planet?

<p>The abundance of water on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the water cycle involves the transformation of water vapor into clouds?

<p>Condensation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface as rain or snow?

<p>Precipitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that sustains the hydrosphere?

<p>The water cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which water absorbed by plants enters the atmosphere through plant surfaces called?

<p>Transpiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the water cycle balances the amount of water lost by evaporation and transpiration?

<p>Precipitation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the endless series of changes which water undergoes on the sea, air, and land?

<p>Hydrospheric cycle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What human activities can affect the water cycle according to the text?

<p>Agricultural practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of body of water is explicitly mentioned as part of the hydrosphere in the text?

<p>Groundwater (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor responsible for transforming water vapor into clouds in the water cycle?

<p>Condensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the water cycle involves the movement of water from the Earth's surface back to the ocean?

<p>Precipitation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere as water vapor in the water cycle?

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Flashcards

Why is Earth called the Blue Planet?

The Earth is called the Blue Planet due to its large amount of water.

What is Condensation?

Condensation is the process of water vapor changing into clouds.

What is Precipitation?

Precipitation is water moving from the atmosphere to Earth as rain or snow.

How is the Hydrosphere sustained?

The hydrosphere is sustained by the continuous water cycle.

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What is Transpiration?

Transpiration is when plants absorb water and release it into the air.

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What happens to clouds during evaporation?

Clouds transform into water vapor during evaporation.

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What happens during transpiration?

Water absorbed by plants enters the atmosphere.

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What balances evaporation and transpiration?

Precipitation balances water loss from evaporation and transpiration.

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What is the Hydrospheric Cycle?

The endless series of changes water undergoes on sea, air, and land.

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What human activities affect the water cycle?

Agricultural practices can affect the water cycle.

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What type of water is in the hydrosphere?

Groundwater is a key part of the hydrosphere.

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What transforms water vapor into clouds?

Condensation transforms water vapor into clouds.

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What returns water to the ocean?

Precipitation returns water from the atmosphere to the ocean.

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How water moves from the ocean as vapor?

Evaporation moves water from the ocean to the atmosphere.

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