Biology GCSE
water cycle
What water cycle means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of water cycle
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Reference: OCR
Circulates fresh water essential for terrestrial survival, as solar energy drives evaporation and transpiration, water vapour condenses into clouds and precipitates to replenish freshwater habitats, rivers and aquifers.
Topics that use water cycle
- Ecosystems (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- abiotic and biotic components
- abiotic factors
- aerobic and anaerobic decomposition
- biotic factors
- carbon cycle
- carrying capacity
- Cellular respiration
- community distribution
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