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whs water cycle

vocabulary for the water cycle

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water cycle several processes that happen over and over that involve phases of water
phases of water solid, liquid, gas (water vapor)
what happens to the temperature of the air during condensation? the temperature decreases
what has happened to the temperature of the water when it is evaporating it has increased to the boiling point
transpiration what is the process that plants perform to release water from their plant parts?
condensation what is the process of water vapor changing to a liquid form?
evaporation What is the process of liquid water changing to a gas or water vapor?
run off what is the water called that is moving over the ground as it melts from glaciers or snow?
ground water what is the water called that is already in the ground moving around?
precipitation what is the water that falls from the clouds called?
hydrologic cycle what is the scientific biological name for water cycle?
atmosphere what is the area of air around the earth called?
glaciers what are the huge areas of ice in the mountains of the world called?
oceans what are the vast bodies of salt water called on earth?
infiltration what is the process of water soaking into the earth ?
erosion what can the running water over the ground cause?
freshwater water that does not contain salt
rivers and lakes what are the storage areas for freshwater?
solar energy what is the partner to water that plays a key role in the water cycle?
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