Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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ISBN: 9780321567918
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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The hydrologic cycle.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

The movement of water from the oceans to the air, to the ground, to the oceans, and then back to the atmosphere is called the hydrologic cycle.

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Water in the oceans evaporate due to the heat energy provided by the sun. The water vapour moves upwards and forms clouds. Some part of the clouds condense and fall back to the oceans as rain, and some part of the clouds is driven to the land areas by winds. There they condense and precipitate on the land mass. Some part of precipitation may evaporate back to the atmosphere even while falling. Another part may be intercepted by vegetation, ground surface, et cetera, from which precipitation will directly evaporate or permeate in the ground and form groundwater. This movement of water from the oceans to the air, to the ground, to the oceans, and then back to the atmosphere is called the hydrologic cycle.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the movement of water from the oceans to the air, to the ground, to the oceans, and then back to the atmosphere is called the hydrologic cycle.

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