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water cycle
vocalylary
| 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 gas. |
| Accumulation | Where water collects [ ocean, river, puddle, lake]. |