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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 (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 a gas |
| Accumulation | where water collects (ocean, river, puddle, lake) |