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Science Vocab 4

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CONDENSATION   molecules of water vapor come together to form liquid water  
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EVAPORATION   water molecules in liquid water escape into the air as water vapor  
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PRECIPITATION   any form of water that falls from clouds  
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RUNOFF   water that does not sink in but runs along Earth's surface. Includes streams, brooks and rivers  
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TRANSPIRATION   the loss of water from plant leaves released during photosynthesis  
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INFILTRATION   water that seeps into the soil to eventually join ground water  
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CONDUCTION   direct transfer of thermal (heat) energy from one substance touching another  
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CONVECTION   transfer of thermal (heat) energy by the movement of a fluid Gasses are considered fluids  
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DROUGHT   When an area of land does not receive enough rain to meet its needs over a long period of time.  
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FLASH FLOOD   A sudden, violent flood that occurs within hours or minutes of a storm. Usually involves very dangerous, fast moving water.  
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