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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 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, sleet, snow, or hail. |
| Ground water | Water stored underground. |
| Runoff | Water that flows across earth's surface. |
| Water vapor | Water known as gas. |
| Accumulation | Where water collects. (ocean, river,puddle,lake) |