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Water Cycle Vocab.
Water Cycle Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evaporation | liquid to a gas with addition of energy |
| The sun | the source of energy for the water cycle |
| Condensation | gas to a liquid with the removal of energy |
| Sublimation | solid changes directly to a gas with the addition of energy |
| Deposition | gas directly to a solid with the removal of energy |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| Runoff | water that flows over land |
| Infiltration | when water seeps into the ground |
| Groundwater | water that is under ground |
| Transpiration | Water exits the leaves of plants as vapor |