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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? | 70% |
| A phase change requires an addition or removal of energy in the form of what? | Heat |
| Where does this energy come from on Earth? | The Sun |
| To go from ice to liquid water requires an addition/removal of energy? | Addition |
| To go from water vapor to liquid water requires an addition/removal of energy | Removal |
| What are Natural Resources? | A _____________ is a material or substance that occurs naturally in the environment and can be used by people for food, energy, shelter, or other needs. Examples include water, minerals, plants, animals, and air. |
| What are the three main reasons we discussed why water is so important to the Earth? | 1) keeps Earth warm 2) keeps temperature stable 3)biological functions |
| Explain how gravity and the sun are involved in the water cycle? | Sun provides energy to the water cycle that enables the phase changes. Gravity is what controls the physical movement of water through the water cycle. |
| The earth is 70% water, how come that number doesn't change. | The water cycle moves water around over time and doesn’t create or destroy water. |
| Solid | firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid. |