Water Cycle Flashcards
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Q1: Define Precipitation.
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A1: The process where water in the atmosphere falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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Q2: Define Evaporation.
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A2: The transformation of water from liquid to vapour due to heat.
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Q3: Define Condensation.
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A3: The process where water vapour cools and forms liquid droplets, creating clouds.
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Q4: Define Transpiration.
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A4: The release of water vapour from plants into the atmosphere.
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Q5: Define Infiltration.
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A5: The process by which water seeps into the soil from the surface.
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Q6: Define Surface Runoff.
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A6: Water that flows over land surfaces and eventually into rivers, lakes, or oceans.
