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Water Cycle Basics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| transpiration | water evaporating from leaves and stems of plants. |
| cloud | collection of water droplets that form when condensation occurs. |
| water vapor | gas that is formed when water evaporates. |
| evaporation | the process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas. |
| runoff | water that flows across the land into rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| condensation | the process in which water changes from a gas to a liquid. |
| infiltration | water that sinks into the ground. |
| sun | heat's up the earth's surface causing water to evaporate. |
| precipitation | water droplets that fall from the sky as rain, snow, hail, or sleet |
| water cycle | continuous system that moves water around the Earth. |