Aquatic Science

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Water soaking into the ground

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Infiltration or Recharge

Front

Plants releasing water through photosynthesis

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Transpiration

Front

Rainfall that is not absorbed and travels to the ocean.

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Runoff or Surface Water or Stream Flow

Front

Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers

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Groundwater

Front

Water storage in ocean, atmosphere, icepack, groundwater or fresh surface water

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Accumulation

Front

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

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Atmosphere

Front

Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Biosphere

Front

All the water at and near the surface of the earth, 97% of which is in oceans.

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Hydrosphere

Front

The mostly solid, rocky part of the Earth; extends from the center of the core to the surface of the crust.

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Geosphere

Front

Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

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Climate