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Water Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water cycle | continuous movement of water between the surface and the air. |
| Precipitation | rain, sleet, snow, hail |
| Evaporation | a liquid changes to a gas (water -> vapor) |
| Condensation | a gas changes to a liquid (vapor -> water) |
| Transpiration | plants absorbing water and releasing it. |
| Vapor | Water in its gas form |
| runoff | Water that on earth that flows downhill toward rivers and streams and lakes |
| humidity | amount of water vapor in air |
| Accumulation | collection |