1. The Water Planet 1.1 Water continually cycles. the BIG idea
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The Water Planet
the BIG idea
Water moves through Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land in a cycle.
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Water continually cycles.
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2. Water continually cycles.
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Water continually cycles.
Water moves through Earth’s environment in a continuous cycle.
fresh water
salt water
Evaporation
Water rises as vapor. 1
water cycle
evaporation
condensation 2 3
Condensation
Vapor changes into liquid. 2
precipitation 1
Precipitation Water falls to the surface. 3
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3. 1.1 fresh water Water continually cycles.
salt water
Water that is not salty and has little or no taste, color, or smell. Most lakes and rivers are made up of fresh water.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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4. 1.1 salt water Water continually cycles.
fresh water
salt water
salt water
Water that contains dissolved salts and other minerals. Oceans consist of salt water.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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5. 1.1 water cycle Water continually cycles.
fresh water
water cycle
salt water
The continuous movement of water on Earth, through its atmosphere, and in the living things on Earth.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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6. 1.1 evaporation Water continually cycles.
fresh water
evaporation
salt water
A process by which a substance changes from its liquid state to its gas state by random particle movement. Evaporation usually occurs at the surface of a liquid over a wide range of temperatures.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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7. 1.1 condensation Water continually cycles.
fresh water
condensation
salt water
The process by which a gas changes into a liquid.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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8. 1.1 precipitation Water continually cycles.
fresh water
precipitation
salt water
Any type of liquid or solid water that falls to Earth’s surface, such as rain, snow, or hail.
water cycle
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
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