unit 5-Science Flashcards
1
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process in which water continuously moves from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again.
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water cycle
2
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the change from a liquid to a gas
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Evaporation
3
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the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth
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Atmosphere
4
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the change of a gas into a liquid
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Condensation
5
Q
water that falls from the clouds to Earth’s surface
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Precipitation
6
Q
water that can’t soak into the ground
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Runoff
7
Q
water that is stored underground
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Groundwater
8
Q
The condition of the atmosphere at a given place
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Weather
9
Q
the amount of water vapor in the air
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Humidity
10
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the weight of the atmosphere
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Air pressure
11
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a large body of air with the same temperature and humidity
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Air mass
12
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