Water cycle Flashcards

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What does SPONCH represent

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S - Sulfur
P - Photosynthesis 
O - oxygen
N - nitrogen 
C - Carbon dioxide
H - Hydrogen
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Movement of water through roots out of stoma in plants

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Transpiration

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Gas to liquid or solid leaving the atmosphere to fall

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Precipitation can be rain, snow, or hail

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4
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Movement of water from soil surface to the ground

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Percolation

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5
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Liquid to gas

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Evaporation

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Movement along surface towards larger bodies of water

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run off

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Pros and cons of run off

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Pros equal bring soil, nutrients to other plants

Cons equal pick ups of toxins or poisons can also cause mudslides

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