Water Cycle and Related Concepts

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Criteria

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A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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Constraint

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A limitation or restriction.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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Reservoir

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A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Water System

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A system that provides water for a specific area, including reservoirs, treatment plants, and distribution networks.

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Precipitation

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Surface Water

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Runoff

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The flow of water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources, over land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Infiltration

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. Water is absorbed into the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Ground Water

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Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Elevation

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The height above a given level, especially sea level.