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Water Cycle
Definition | Term |
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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 |