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The Water Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Condensation | When water vapor (gas) rises into the air and forms clouds. As the vapor cools it changes into tiny water droplets. |
| Evaporation | When water in oceans, lakes, rivers and streams get heated by the sun and changes into water vapor (gas). |
| Groundwater | Water that is beneath earth's surface. It also fills small spaces in soil. |
| Precipitation | Water falling to the earth as a liquid or solid. Examples: rain, snow, sleet, & hail |
| Runoff | Surface water that flows on top of the land |