Science Vocabulary

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Latitude

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The distance from the equator, measured in degrees, which affects a region's climate.

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Runoff

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Occurs when excess rainwater flows into a water source.

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Relative Density

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Determines if a substance sinks or floats in water.

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Orbit

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The path of an object in space.

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Bodies of Water

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Large lakes and oceans that affect a region's precipitation and wind speed.

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Climate

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The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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Evaporation

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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Infiltration

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The process by which precipitation seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater.

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Weather

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The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

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