The Water Cycle

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Water Cycle

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Continuous movement of water between Earth's atmosphere and surface

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Sun's energy and gravity

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Driving Forces

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Liquid water turns into vapor

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Evaporation

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Vapor cools into liquid droplets

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Condensation

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Water falls as rain or snow

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Precipitation

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Water collects in rivers and lakes

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Runoff

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Water moves into the ground

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Infiltration

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Water recharged in the ground

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Groundwater Recharge

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Water flows in aquifers

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Groundwater Flow

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Water returns to surface

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Groundwater Discharge