Water Cycle Vocabulary

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Surface Water

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The water on top of the surface of the Earth.

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Condensation

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid, such as water vapor changing into water.

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Transpiration

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The process of water vapor leaving a plant and entering the atmosphere.

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Runoff

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Excess water that flows over the land.

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Water Cycle

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The change of water from one state to another as it travels from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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Evaporation

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas, such as water changing into water vapor.

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Precipitation

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Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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Groundwater

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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Water Vapor

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Water in its gaseous state, often found in the atmosphere.