Water Cycle Processes

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Types of Precipitation

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rain, hail, sleet, and snow.

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Precipitation

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Renews Earth’s supply of fresh water as water moves from the atmosphere to land.

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Evaporation

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When water changes from a liquid to a vapor (gas).

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Transpiration

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When plants release moisture into the air.

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Condensation

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When water vapor changes into water droplets that form clouds.

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Ground water

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Water stored in underground caverns or porous rock

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Runoff

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Process where water flows over land instead of being absorbed into the ground or evaporating

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Source of energy for the water cycle

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Sunlight

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Where most of the water goes when it precipitates

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Directly into the oceans

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Humidity

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The amount of water vapor in the air