1.2 - The Hydrologic Cycle
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What is evaporation?
💡 Hint: Think about water disappearing from a surface.
What do we measure precipitation with?
💡 Hint: What tool helps us determine how much rain has fallen?
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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?
💡 Hint: Think about how puddles disappear on sunny days.
True or False: Evapotranspiration includes both evaporation and condensation.
💡 Hint: Consider what each term describes.
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Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the process of evaporation and condensation using household items.
💡 Hint: Consider how warmth affects water movement.
Analyze the impact of urban development on local watershed hydrology. Consider changes in infiltration and runoff patterns.
💡 Hint: Think about how cities change the landscape.
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