Complete the sentences using the terms below. (8 pts) storage ocean precipitate

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            Complete the sentences using the terms below. (8 pts)

            storage                        ocean                          precipitate

            sun                              evaporation                 runoff

            infiltration                     hydrologic cycle

            The continuous interchange of water among the ocean, atmosphere, and geosphere is called the __________. This system is powered by energy from the __________. The process that transports water and latent heat from the oceans to the atmosphere over continents is __________. This water vapor may condense to clouds and __________ onto continental surfaces or directly into the ocean. Rain or snow melt may soak into porous rock and sediments in a process called __________. Snow may remain frozen in temporary __________ until it melts. Where surface materials are impermeable because they are hard or saturated, water will flow over the land in a process called ________, much of which collects in channels of rivers or in basins such as wetlands and lakes. In most places on Earth, streams, groundwater, or precipitation deliver water back to the ____________.

Explanation / Answer

The continuous interchange of water among the ocean, atmosphere, and geosphere is called the hydrologic cycle. This system is powered by energy from the sun. The process that transports water and latent heat from the oceans to the atmosphere over continents is evaporation. This water vapor may condense to clouds and precipitate onto continental surfaces or directly into the ocean. Rain or snow melt may soak into porous rock and sediments in a process called infiltration. Snow may remain frozen in temporary storage until it melts. Where surface materials are impermeable because they are hard or saturated, water will flow over the land in a process called run off, much of which collects in channels of rivers or in basins such as wetlands and lakes. In most places on Earth, streams, groundwater, or precipitation deliver water back to the ocean.

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