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Water Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | the ability to make things move or change |
| water cycle | the movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere |
| atmosphere | the mixture of gases and dust that surrounds Earth |
| evaporation | the change from a liquid to a gas |
| transpiration | the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves |
| condensation | the change from a gas to a liquid |
| precipitation | water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, hail, or sleet |
| runoff | water that is not absorbed in the ground |