Water Cycle

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water cycle

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the change of water from one state to another as it moves between Earth’s surfaces to the atmosphere

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evaporation

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when water heats up and changes from a liquid to a gas.

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condensation

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when water cools down and changes from a gas to a liquid.

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precipitation

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when water falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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groundwater

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water that soaks into the ground. It is a major source of our drinking water.

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accumulation

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where rainwater gathers together on Earth making puddles, ponds, lakes, and oceans. Also known as collection.

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runoff

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rainfall that does not become groundwater and travels to the ocean.

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weather

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day to day conditions of the atmosphere in an area from day to day

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wind vane

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a weather instrument used to show the direction of the wind.