Hydrology

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A continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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Water Cycle

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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Evaporation

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Water vapor in the air changes into liquid water.

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Condensation

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1. Water falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Precipitation

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

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Transpiration

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1. The process by which water soaks into the soil from the ground level.

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Infiltration

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Water located beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.

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Groundwater

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water, typically groundwater, to wells and springs.

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Aquifer

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Another name for the Water Cycle

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Hydrologic Cycle

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The flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flow over the Earth's surface.

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Runoff