Precipitation:
Precipitation is condensed <u>water vapor</u> that falls back to earth.
Examples: <u>Rain, Snow, Hail, Sleet</u>
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Evaporation:
The process of a <u>liquid</u> changing into <u>gas</u> due to an increase of <u>tempurature </u>or <u>pressure.</u>
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Transpiration:
<u>Plants</u> absorb water through their <u>roots</u> and then give off <u>water vapor</u> through their leaves.
Accumulation:
Water collects in rivers, <u>lakes</u>, oceans, and other bodies of <u>water</u> or as <u>ice</u> caps or g<u>laciers</u>.
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Infiltration:
Water soaks into the <u>soil (not sure abt this one)</u> from the ground level and moves into <u>rocks</u> through <u>cracks</u> and pores.
Surface run off:
<u>Precipitation</u> that reaches the Earths surface, flows over <u>land</u>, and reaches lakes, rivers, and <u>oceans</u>
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Condensation:
The process of a <u>gas</u> changing into a <u>liquid</u> due to a decrease in <u>temperature</u> or <u>pressure.</u>
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Sublimation:
The process of <u>snow</u> and ice changing into <u>water vapor</u> without first melting into <u>water</u>