Water Cycle Vocab Flashcard Review

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Act/process where wind or water deposits sediment.

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deposition

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Excess water that flows downhill is called _______.

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runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Change of water from liquid to gas due to temperature increase is called _______.

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evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Water found above ground on land.

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Surface water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Water held underground in soil or rock, often feeding springs and wells is called ________.

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ground water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Particles of dirt and rock carried by water, wind, or ice are called ________.

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sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called...

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precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Underground layer of rock or sand through which groundwater flows.

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aquifer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Long ridge of sand formed in water by currents or tides.

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sandbar

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Water changes from gas to liquid: ________

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condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4