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Cycles of Matter
Bonnie Branch 7th Grade - 23-2 / Cycles of Matter
Term | Definition |
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water cycle | The continuous process by which water moves from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back |
evaporation | The process by which molecules of a liquid absorb energy and change to the gas state |
condensation | The process by which a gas changes to a liquid |
precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
nitrogen fixation | The process of changing free nitrogen gas into a usable form |
nodules | Bumps on the roots of certain plants that house nitrogen-fiixing bacteria |