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What is the definition of evaporation?
What is the definition of evaporation?
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
Evaporation of water from plant leaves
What occurs during condensation?
What occurs during condensation?
Define precipitation.
Define precipitation.
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What is percolation?
What is percolation?
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What is groundwater flow?
What is groundwater flow?
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Define runoff.
Define runoff.
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Study Notes
Water Cycle Key Terms
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Evaporation
- Process where liquid water absorbs energy and transforms into water vapor
- Essential for transferring moisture from Earth's surface to the atmosphere
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Transpiration
- Process of water vapor releasing from plant leaves
- Contributes significantly to the water cycle by adding moisture to the air
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Condensation
- Occurs when water vapor cools and releases energy, turning back into liquid water
- Key process in cloud formation, leading to precipitation
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Precipitation
- The process where liquid water falls from clouds to the Earth's surface
- Includes rainfall, snow, sleet, and hail, crucial for replenishing water sources
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Percolation
- Water filtration process happening as it moves through soil layers
- Important for groundwater recharge and maintaining aquatic ecosystems
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Groundwater Flow
- Movement of water through soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface
- Significant source of drinking water and essential for irrigation
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Runoff
- Water that travels across land surfaces into larger bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans
- Acts as a crucial link between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, impacting water quality and erosion
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Test your knowledge on the essential terms and processes of the water cycle including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of how water moves through our environment and its significance to ecosystems. Perfect for students studying environmental science or related subjects.
