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Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evaporation | Produces water vapor from bodies of water. |
| Condensation | Forms clouds from water vapor. |
| Precipitation | Results in water falling to Earth's surface. |
| Water Cycle | Naturally recycles water. Involves plants.It is a continuous process. |
| Temperature | How hot or cold something is. |
| Runoff | The flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain or other sources flows over the earth's surface. |
| Groundwater | The water located beneath the earth's surface. |
| El Nino | An abnormal climate event that occurs every 2-7 years in the Pacific Ocean. |
| Gulf Stream | The largest and most powerful current in North America. |
| Coriolis Effect | Causes ocean currents to move clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. |
| Upwelling | The movement of cold water from the deep ocean. |
| Salinity | Pertaining to a chemical salt or salt like. |
| Recycle | To undergo reuse or renewal. |
| Water Vapor | What happens when water evaporates. |
| Current | A large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans. |
| High Pressure | H on weather map. Clear weather. |
| Low Pressure | L on weather map. Cloudy weather. |