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Which process in the water cycle involves the evaporation of liquid water from within plants through their leaves?
Which process in the water cycle involves the evaporation of liquid water from within plants through their leaves?
What is the primary mechanism by which water is returned to the ground in the water cycle?
What is the primary mechanism by which water is returned to the ground in the water cycle?
Which of the following is not one of the three main parts of the water cycle?
Which of the following is not one of the three main parts of the water cycle?
What is the most common occurrence of the process of sublimation in the water cycle?
What is the most common occurrence of the process of sublimation in the water cycle?
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What percentage of the total water on Earth is available for use by humans, animals, and plants?
What percentage of the total water on Earth is available for use by humans, animals, and plants?
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What is the collective term for all the water at or near the Earth's surface, in all states of matter?
What is the collective term for all the water at or near the Earth's surface, in all states of matter?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the water cycle?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the water cycle?
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In the water cycle, what process follows evaporation?
In the water cycle, what process follows evaporation?
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Which of the following statements about the water cycle is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the water cycle is NOT true?
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What is the term used to describe the process of water returning from the atmosphere to the surface as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.?
What is the term used to describe the process of water returning from the atmosphere to the surface as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.?
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What process results in the formation of clouds in the atmosphere?
What process results in the formation of clouds in the atmosphere?
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Which of the following is NOT a result of the condensation process?
Which of the following is NOT a result of the condensation process?
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What is the process by which water returns to Earth's surface from the atmosphere?
What is the process by which water returns to Earth's surface from the atmosphere?
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What is the most common way for water to re-enter the atmosphere from the surface?
What is the most common way for water to re-enter the atmosphere from the surface?
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Which of the following statements about water droplets forming on a cold beverage is correct?
Which of the following statements about water droplets forming on a cold beverage is correct?
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Study Notes
Water Cycle Processes
- Transpiration is the process of evaporation of liquid water from within plants through their leaves.
- Precipitation is the primary mechanism that returns water to the ground in the water cycle, occurring as rain, sleet, snow, or hail.
- Processes that are not part of the water cycle include transportation and infiltration (if listed).
Sublimation and Water Availability
- Sublimation commonly occurs when ice or snow directly converts into water vapor, commonly observed in cold climates.
- Only about 1% of the total water on Earth is available for use by humans, animals, and plants, highlighting the scarcity of freshwater resources.
Water's Collective Forms
- Hydrosphere is the collective term for all the water on or near Earth's surface, encompassing all states of matter (liquid, solid, gas).
Sequence of Water Cycle Events
- In the water cycle, condensation typically follows evaporation and is the process responsible for cloud formation in the atmosphere.
Misconceptions in Water Cycle Facts
- Common misconceptions may arise regarding the processes involved in the water cycle; for instance, confusion between evaporation and condensation or functions of precipitation.
Water Droplet Formation
- The formation of water droplets on a cold beverage is due to condensation, where humid air cools and turns into liquid on the cold surface.
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Learn about the different parts of the water cycle, from liquid rivers to gaseous water vapor. Understand how water changes states of matter as it moves across Earth's surface. Explore the concept of the hydrosphere and its significance in the hydrologic cycle.
