9. Water Cycle

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Flashcards about the water cycle, water pollution, and water sustainability.

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Hydrologic Cycle

The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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Condensation

The process where water vapor (gas) changes into liquid water

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Evaporation

The process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas).

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Infiltration

Water that seeps into the ground.

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Transpiration

Water released by plants during photosynthesis.

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Runoff

Water flowing over the land surface.

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Point Source Pollution

Pollution originating from concentrated, easily identified sources.

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Non-Point Source Pollution

Pollution originating from diffuse, poorly defined sources.

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Floodplain

The flat area of land next to a stream or river that experiences flooding.