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Dominik [7]
3 years ago
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Explain the possible pathways a water molecule can take as it makes its way through the water cycle use the following terms in t

he explanation : precipitation evaporation runoff transpiration condensation percolation and precipitation start with the molecule falling as precipitation
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snow_tiger [21]3 years ago
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Précipitation évaporation transpiration condensation percolation précipitation runoff.
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Figure 2; Physiographic Province that gave name to the High Plains Aquifer system
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