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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 (cloud form) |
| precipitation | Water that falls from the clouds 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 knows as a gas |
| accumulation | Where water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake) |