Water Cycle

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What is Humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the Saturated Zone?

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The area of rock and soil that is completely filled with water.

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What does Run-off/Collection refer to in the water cycle?

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The process where water moves across the ground and collects in bodies of water.

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is Precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is Condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What role does Temperature play in precipitation?

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Temperature determines the form of precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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What is the Water Table?

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The upper surface of the saturated zone, where the ground is completely filled with water.

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What is Transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.