Water Flashcards
1
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Water cycle
A
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below earth’s surface.
2
Q
Evaporation
A
To change from a liquid to a gas
3
Q
Humidity
A
The amount of moisture in the air
4
Q
Water vapor
A
The gaseous form of water
5
Q
Precipitation
A
Water droplets that fall to the ground as rain, hail, sleet, or snow.
6
Q
Condensation
A
The change from a gas to a liquid.
7
Q
Ground water
A
Fresh water that exists underground.
8
Q
Irrigation
A
A method of supplying dry land with water artificially.
9
Q
Aquifer
A
An underground layer of rock or soil that contains water.
10
Q
Porous
A
Able to absorb water
11
Q
Water table
A
Underground level below which the ground is fully saturated with water.
12
Q
Surface water
A
Water that does not soak into the ground.
