Earth's Atmosphere

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The mixture of gases surrounding the earth

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is known as the atmosphere.

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Groundwater

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Water from precipitation that has soaked into the soil and rocks on the ground.

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water cycle

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the processes by which water on earth is recycled around the environment from rivers and oceans to clouds and back again.

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Evaporation

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

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Condensation

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the sky, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.