Hydrologic Cycle Vocab

Front

Water falling to Earth (rain, snow, sleet, hail)

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precipitation

Front

Water trapped underground between rock layers

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Groundwater

Front

Slow water movement through soil that purifies it.

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percolation

Front

Change from liquid to gas

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evaporation

Front

Change from gas to liquid

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condensation

Front

Water released by plants into air

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transpiration

Front

Continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface

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hydrologic cycle

Front

Water flow over land: streams, rivers, floods.

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run-off

Front

All gases on Earth

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atmosphere

Front

All land/rocks/stones on Earth

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geosphere