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Water Cycle
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| The day to day conditions of the atmosphere that can change in an instant. | Weather |
| The average weather conditions over a long period of time. | Climate |
| The gases surrounding the Earth. | Atmosphere |
| The amount of moisture in the air. | Humidity |
| Tool that measures wind speed. | Anemometer |
| A scientist who studies the weather. | Meteorologist |
| Rain, snow, sleet, and hail | Precipitation |
| Measures the accumulation of precipitation. | Rain Gauge |
| The gradual gathering of precipitation. | Accumulation |
| Water turning into a gas. | Evaporation |
| Gas turning into a liquid | Condensation |
| Water held underground in side of the Earth. | Ground Water |
| Energy from the Sun. | Solar Energy |
| The cycle of processes that allow water to circulate all around the Earth. | Water Cycle |
| The process when a plant gives off water vapor through its pores. | Transpiration |
| The draining away of water on Earth's surface. | Runoff |