States of Matter Transitions

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Melting

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Melting is the transition from solid to liquid.

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Freezing

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid due to low temperature.

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Evaporation

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Evaporation is the process of liquid water turning into vapor.

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Condensation

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The process of water vapor turning into liquid water.

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Transpiration

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Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from the plant leaves.

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Infiltration

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Infiltration is the process of water entering the soil.

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Percolation

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The process of liquid moving through the ground.

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Precipitation

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Water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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Runoff

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess rain or melted snow flows over the ground.

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Groundwater

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Water that is stored beneath Earth's surface