The Water Cycle Flashcards
1
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Evaporation
A
The process of turning from liquid into vapour
2
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Precipitation
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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground
3
Q
Condensation
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The conversion of a vapour or gas to a liquid
4
Q
Run Off
A
The draining away of water (or substances carried in it) from the surface of an area of land, a building or structure
5
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Transpiration
A
Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapour and is released to the atmosphere
