6.1 Lesson 2 vocab

Front

Water that falls as rain, snow, sleet, etc.

Back

precipitation

Front

Water on Earth's surface like lakes and streams.

Back

surface water

Front

Water draining over the earth's surface after precipitation.

Back

runoff

Front

Water drains into soil.

Back

Infiltration

Front

Water held underground in soil or rock.

Back

ground water

Front

Movement of groundwater occurs very slowly.

Back

ground water movement

Front

Height above or below a location

Back

Elevation

Front

Force pulling objects to Earth

Back

gravity

Front

Area of higher land dictating water drainage

Back

watershed

Front

Source of energy causing water movement (e.g., gravity).

Back

energy driver