Movement of Water

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Hydrologic Cycle

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The continuous movement and cleaning of water through the environment of Earth.

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Evaporation

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The process which changes water from a liquid to a gas.

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Condensation

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The process which changes water vapor back into a liquid.

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Precipitation

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Water that falls from clouds.

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Infiltration

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When water seeps into the soil and becomes ground water.

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Run off

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When water from the surface runs back into the ocean, lakes and rivers.

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Accumulation

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When water pools in large quantities as a lake, river, or ocean.

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Porosity

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The measurement of the spaces within an object.

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Permeability

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The flow of water through an object.

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Transpiration

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When water is evaporated through plants.