The Water Cycle Vocabulary

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Water that flows or moves from one location to another on Earth.

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Running Water

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A large body of water surrounded by land. Most of them are freshwater.

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Lake

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Water beneath the surface of the ground.

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Groundwater

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A large expanse of saltwater that covers 75% of Earth's surface.

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Ocean

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The process of turning liquid water into vapor (gas).

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Evaporation

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A large artificial lake used as a source of water supply. Made by humans.

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Reservoire

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Freshwater that is stored in the form of snow and ice.

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Frozen Water

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The flow of excess water on Earth’s surface due to too much meltwater or stormwater.

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Surface runoff

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The cycle by which water circulates between Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, and land.

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Water Cycle

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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Infiltration