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Collmarie

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Trace the conversion of solar energy to other forms through the hydrologic cycle.
 
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A body of water that is smaller than an ocean and partially landlocked is known as a ________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Solar energy warms ocean water causing evaporation. The water vapor is advected over continents by wind (also cause by solar heating), precipitation process release heat back to the atmosphere through condensation and deposition etc.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: sea


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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