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water cycle
The changes to water when it evaporates into air, condenses into clouds, and then precipitates back down to earths surface.
evaperation
Physical change in matter from a liquid to a gas.
condensation
Physical changes in matter from a gas to a gas to a liquid.
precipitation
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky.
ocean
The entire body of saltwater that covers 71% of Earths.
fresh water
water found in lakes, rivers, and streams that does not contain salt.
salt water
Water found in oceans (and a few lakes) that contains 3-4% salt.
accumulation
Where rainwater gathers together on Earth, making puddles, ponds, and lakes
runoff
When rainwater travels down mountains and hills.
Water cycle Quizlet
5th grade science