Water Cyle Key Words Flashcards

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Precipitation

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Rain, hail,sleet and snow that falls from the clouds

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Condensation

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When water vapour cools and turns into clouds

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Evaporation

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When the sun heats up water from the sea and it goes into the air

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Surface run-off

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When the water runs of the surface of the ground

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Transpiration

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When the sun heats up water from the ground

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Groundwater flow

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When water flows through the rocks and soil underground

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