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Water Cycle

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sublimation the process of solid water changing directly to water vapor without first becoming a liquid.
transpiration the release of water vapor into the air by plants.
evaporation the process in which liquid water gains enough energy to escape the liquid's surface and form water vapor.
condensation The change from gas state to liquid state
precipitation any form of water that falls to Earth from clouds
deposition the process of water vapor changing state directly from gas to a solid
runoff water that flows downhill across Earth's surface into wetlands, rivers, or lakes
Radiant energy Energy from the sun reaches that reaches Earth as visible light and ultraviolet light and infrared (heat) radiation.
Infiltration Water seeping into the ground
Gravity the force pulling objects down; in the water cycle impacts runoff and precipitation
Groundwater Water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers.
Surface water all the water found on Earth's surface
Water Cycle The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
The Sun & Gravity the two driving forces behind the water cycle
Created by: MrBSci
 

 



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