1. The Water Planet 11.1 Water continually cycles. 11.2
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The Water Planet
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Water moves through Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land in a cycle.
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Water continually cycles.
11.2
Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
11.3
Fresh water flows underground.
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2. Water continually cycles.
11.1
Water continually cycles.
Water moves through Earth’s environment in a continuous cycle.
fresh water
salt water
Evaporation
Water rises as vapor. 1
water cycle
evaporation 1 2 3
condensation
Condensation
Vapor changes into liquid. 2
precipitation
Precipitation Water falls to the surface. 3
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3. Water continually cycles.
11.1
Water continually cycles.
Water moves through Earth’s environment in a continuous cycle.
fresh water
salt water
water cycle
evaporation
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4. Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
11.2
Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
Water on land collects and flows in rivers and lakes. Much of Earth’s fresh water is frozen.
divide
drainage basin
Lake
River
turnover
eutrophication
iceberg
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5. Fresh water flows underground.
11.3
Fresh water flows underground.
Water collects and moves beneath the land surface.
groundwater
permeable
Water collects in open spaces in soil, gravel,
or rock.
impermeable
Gravity pulls water down through permeable materials until it reaches an impermeable layer.
water table
aquifer
spring
The impermeable layer prevents water from sinking farther down.
artesian well
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6. Fresh water flows underground.
11.3
Fresh water flows underground.
groundwater
permeable
impermeable
water table
aquifer
spring
artesian well
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7. Fresh water flows underground.
11.3
Fresh water flows underground.
Water collects and moves beneath the land surface.
groundwater
permeable
impermeable
water table
aquifer
spring
artesian well
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8. 11.1 Water continually cycles. I. Water continually cycles.
fresh water
A. Water is a unique substance.
salt water
B. Water covers most of Earth.
water cycle
1. Water and Life
evaporation
2. Fresh Water and Salt Water
condensation
precipitation
C. Water moves in a worldwide cycle.
1. The Water Cycle
2. The Impact of the Water Cycle
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9. Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
11.2
Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
II. Fresh water flows and freezes on Earth.
divide
A. Water flows and collects on Earth’s surface.
drainage basin
B. Surface water collects in ponds and lakes.
turnover
1. Lake Turnover
eutrophication
2. Eutrophication
iceberg
C. Most fresh water on Earth is frozen.
1. Ice on Land
2. Icebergs
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10. Fresh water flows underground.
11.3
Fresh water flows underground.
III. Fresh water flows underground.
groundwater
A. Water fills underground spaces.
permeable
1. Aquifers
impermeable
2. The Importance of Aquifers
water table
B. Underground water can be brought to the surface.
aquifer
1. Springs and Wells
spring
2. Hot Springs
artesian well
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