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water cycle
vocabulary
| word | definition |
|---|---|
| Water Cycle | The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and the atmosphere. |
| The Sun | The source of energy that drives the water cycle. |
| Precipitation | When water falls from clouds in the form of rain, sleet, snow or hail. |
| Evaporation | The process that occurs when energy from the Sun turns water into gas called vapor. |
| Run Off | The process in which gravity pulls water down hills and slopes. |
| Condensation | When water vapor in the air cools and changes from a gas to a liquid. |
| Collection | Process in which water collects in lakes and oceans. |
| Transpiration | Process in which plants release water vapor into the through its leaves. |
| Groundwater | Water that has soaked into the surface of Earth and is stored underground. |