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2. The water cycle involves three major processes: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. condensation: The process by which a gas changes into a liquid.evaporation condensationprecipitation

3. evaporation: 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. precipitation: Any type of liquid or solid water that falls to Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, or hail.

4. The water that you drink and depend on for survival is fresh water.fresh water Fresh water: Water that has an extremely low salt concentration. Most lakes and rivers are made up of fresh water.

5. The water in the ocean is salt water.salt water Salt water: Water that contains dissolved salts and other minerals. Oceans consist of salt water.

6. Through the water cycle, the ocean water that human beings cannot drink becomes a source of fresh water for human beings and other life on Earth. Water cycle: The continuous movement of water on Earth, through its atmosphere, and in the living things on Earth.