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Water Cycle
| Term | Definition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Cycle | The movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again | ||
| Atmosphere | The mixture of gases that surround Earth | ||
| Evaporation | A liquid that changes to a gas | ||
| Condensation | A gas that changes to a liquid [clouds form] | ||
| Precipitation | Water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail | ||
| Ground Water | Water stored underground | ||
| Water Vapor | Water known as gas | ||
| Accumulation | Where water collects [ocean, river, puddle, and lake] | ||
| Runoff | Water that flows across Earth's surface |