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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 |
| precipitation | water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail |
| ground water | water stored underground |
| runoff | water flows across Earth's surface |
| water vapor | water known as a gas |
| accumulation | where water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake) |