Water Cycle Vocab

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What is the water that falls from the clouds to the Earth's surface called?

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Precipitation

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The water that does not soak into the ground and instead flows across the Earth's surface is called what?

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Runoff

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What is the process where water continuously moves from earth's surface into the atmosphere and back again?

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The Water Cycle

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What is the process where gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation

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Where is most of the water on Earth located?

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In the oceans

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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What is the term for water that is stored underground?

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Ground Water

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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What is the term for the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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