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Chapter 2 Science
Lesson 2 Cycles of Matter
Term | Definition |
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evaporation | the process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas |
condensation | the change in state from a gas to a liquid |
precipitation | any form of water that falls form clouds and reaches Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
nitrogen fixation | the process of changing free nitrogen gas into nitrogen compounds that plants can absorb and use |