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The Sun and Water Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water Cycle | The changes to water when it evaporates into the air, condenses into clouds, and then precipitates back down to Earth's surface |
| Evaporation | Physical change in matter from a liquid to a gas |
| Condensation | Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds in the sky |
| Ocean | One of five large bodies of salt water that cover 75% of Earth |
| Waves | Moving crest of water caused by wind |
| Fresh Water | Water found in lakes, rivers, and streams that does not contain salt |
| Salt Water | Water found in oceans (and a few lakes) that contains 3% to 4% salt |