Water and Earth Science Vocabulary

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concentrated (v.)

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gathered or collected together

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gas (n.)

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matter that can freely change shape and size; often it can’t be seen

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glaciers (n.)

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large amounts of ice and snow that are found year-round and that slowly move downhill

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groundwater (n.)

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water held underground in soil or rock, often feeding springs and wells

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invisible (adj.)

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unable to be seen

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liquid (adj.)

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able to flow and change shape while keeping its size

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precipitation (n.)

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water that falls to the ground, such as hail, sleet, rain, or snow

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solid (adj.)

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having a firm or hard form or shape

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water pollution (n.)

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the presence of dirty or harmful materials in Earth’s bodies of water