The Water Cycle

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Define runoff

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Liquid water that runs downhill on Earth’s surface.

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Define infiltration

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The movement of water into the ground.

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Define condensation

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The process by which water vapor in the air cools and becomes liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water changes to water vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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The evaporation of water from plants.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that moves through soil or rock underground.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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