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water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
runoff
Evaporation
water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.
occurs when the sun heats up the surface of bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Water can also evaporate from plants through a process called transpiration.
Condensation
water vapor in the air cools and changes back into a liquid.
forms clouds in the atmosphere, which are made up of tiny water droplets.
Precipitation
This is when water falls from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
This occurs when the clouds become too heavy with water droplets and gravity pulls them down to the ground.
Runoff
this is the movement of water across the land surface, either as sheet flow, channels or underground streams.
The _____ either seeps into the ground, eventually returning to the ocean or flows into rivers and streams, eventually returning to the ocean.
TYPES OF WATER RESOURCES:
freshwater
saltwater
freshwater
contains low concentration of dissolved salts and is typically found in lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice caps.
vital resource for human and animal consumption, agriculture, and various industrial uses.
saltwater
contains high concentration of dissolved salts, such as sodium and chloride, and is typically found in oceans, seas, saltwater, and lakes.
covers approximately 97% of the earth’s water resources and is an important ecosystem for marine life.
SURFACE WATER
This is water that is found in lakes, rivers, streams, and other bodies of water on the Earth's surface.
_____ is often used for drinking water, irrigation, and recreation.
GROUND WATER
This is water that is found underground in the spaces between soil particles and rocks.
_____ is accessed through wells or springs and is often used for drinking water, irrigation, and industrial purposes.
ATMOSPHERIC WATER
This is water that is found in the atmosphere in the form of water vapor.
_____ is important for the water cycle because it contributes to the formation of clouds and precipitation.
WATER SCARCITY
It is a pressing global issue that occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply.
This can be caused by a variety of factors, including population growth, climate change, overuse of water resources, and pollution.
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT
practice of managing water resources in a way that meets the needs of current and future generations while ensuring the long-term health of the ecosystem.
It involves balancing competing demands for water, such as agriculture, industry, and human consumption.