Water Cycle Vocabulary

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Water Cycle

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back

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Condensation

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water, often forming clouds or dew.

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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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Water Vapor

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The gaseous phase of water, present in the atmosphere and a key part of the water cycle.

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Accumulation

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The process in which water collects in large bodies like oceans, seas, and lakes.

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Evaporation

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, typically from the surface of bodies of water.