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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water cycle | The continuous process of recycling water from the atmosphere to the land and back again. |
| Process | A series of changes that happen over time and lead to a result. |
| Evaporation | Change in state of matter from liquid to a gas |
| Transpiration | When plants release water vapor into the air |
| Condensation | Change in state of matter from gas to a liquid |
| Precipitation | When water falls from the sky (rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.) |
| Aquifer | Natural underground water reserve |
| Runoff | Water that does not get absorbed into the ground |
| Weather | he conditions in the atmosphere that are happening at a specific time |
| Humidity | The amount of water vapor in the air. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air. |
| Air pressure | How strongly the atmosphere is pushing down on an area. Measured using a barometer. |
| Air masses | Bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity |
| Current | large stream of water that flows through the ocean |
| Jet Stream | A fast moving, narrow band of wind in the upper atmosphere |
| Pattern | A repeating set of sequences or events in specific locations |
| Infiltration | When water moves from the surface of the earth into the ground |