The Water Cycle Vocabulary

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground.

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What is frozen water?

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Frozen water refers to freshwater that is stored in the form of snow and ice.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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The chemical formula for water is H2O, which consists of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process in which water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants absorb water through their roots and release water vapor through their leaves.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often used as a source of freshwater.

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What is snowmelt?

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Snowmelt is the process of melting snow, which contributes to the flow of water in rivers and streams.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.