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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 gasses that surround the 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, hail, sleet, or snow |
| ground water | water stored underground |
| water vapor | water known as gas |
| accumulation | where water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake |