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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 form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail. |
| Ground water | water stored underground. |
| Runoff | Water that flows across Earths surface |
| Water vapor | water known as gas |
| Accumulation | Were water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake) |