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Abiotic Cycles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Water Cycle | The continuous movement of water from the earth to the atmosphere and back to Earth. |
| Evaporation | The process of water heating up and changing from a liquid to a gas. |
| Condensation | The process of water vapor cooling and changing from a gas to a liquid. |
| Precipitation | Water in different states that falls from the atmosphere back to Earth. |
| Transpiration | Water vapor that enters the atmosphere from plant processes. |
| Respiration | Water vapor that enters the atmosphere from living organisms. |
| Runoff | Water that flows along the surface of the Earth. |
| Groundwater | Water that moves underneath the Earth's crust. |
| Accumulation site | A low area where water collects.l |
| The Carbon Cycle | The movement of carbon through the living and non-living parts of the environment. |
| The Oxygen Cycle | The movement of oxygen through the living and non-living parts of the environment. |
| Photosynthesis | The process of plants removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and using it to make glucose. |
| The Nitrogen Cycle | The movement of nitrogen through the living and non-living parts of the environment. |
| Nitrogen fixation | The process of changing free nitrogen into a usable form of nitrogen by certain kinds of bacteria. |