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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 the Earth |
| Evaporation | A liquid that changes to gas |
| Condensation | A gas that changes to liquid (cloud foam) |
| Precipitation | Water that falls from the cloud in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail |
| Ground water | Water stored underground |
| Runoff | Water that flows across Earth's surface |
| Water vapor | Water known as a gas |
| Accumulation | Where water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake) |