Water Cycle Flashcards

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Water cycle

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The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface.

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Evaporation

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The change of state from a liquid to a gas.

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Water Vapor

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Water in its gaseous form.

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Condensation

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The process of which wator vapor in the air is changed to liquid

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Cloud

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A collection of small water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air, which forms when the air is cooled and condensation occurs.

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Precipitation

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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Transpiration

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Evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant.

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Runoff

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Water that moves across the land surface and into streams and rivers.

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Ground Water

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Water found below the Earth's surface.

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What percentage of water is increasing on Earth.