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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water Cycle | movement of water between the atmosphere, land, oceans, and even living things. |
| Evaporation | Water turning into water vapor |
| Transpiration | Plants release water into the environment through their leaves. |
| Sublimation | When solid water turns directly into vapor |
| Condensation | The change of water from a gas to a liquid |
| Precipitation | Any form of water that falls to Earth |
| Weather | the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time and place |
| Humidity | Amount of water vapor in the air |
| Relative Humidity | Amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation. |
| Air Pressure | The force of air molecules pushing on an area |