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Topic 8
water and climate
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| infiltrate | water that seeps into the ground |
| transpiration | water vapor that evaporates from the leaves of plants |
| evaporation | phase change of water from a liquid to a gas |
| condensation | phase change of water from a gas to a liquid |
| ground water | water that is below the water table line |
| zone of aeration | pore space that is partially filled with air and partially filled with water |
| saturation | to be filled to capacity |
| capillary action (capillarity) | the ability of water to climb upward. |
| porosity | having pore spaces through which water may pass |
| pore space | |
| permeability | |
| runoff |