Define the term water cycle. Explain the meanings for each of the six major processes that take place in the water cycle. (evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and percolation)

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Alvin Weaver

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9 January, 06:54

Define the term water cycle. Explain the meanings for each of the six major processes that take place in the water cycle. (evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and percolation)

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Karson Greer · Answer 1

Water is one of the substances essential to life. Biomolecules (e. g. DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides), gases, vitamins, etc. are dissolved in water. The water may act as a transport medium to convey these substances to various parts of the body.

Beatrice · Answer 2

The water cycle describes the movement of water on the surface of the earth. Its a continuous process that includes six steps. They are evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and percolation. Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into gas or water vapor ... Then, condensation occurs.