THE NATURAL WATER CYCLE Flashcards

Macy (24 cards)

1
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contain a large amount of ice crystals

A

to be saturated / hold sufficient moisture

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2
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extensive natural reservoirs

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bodies of water / water bodies

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3
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the temperature and atmospheric conditions

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the prevailing conditions

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4
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seep into the ground

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infiltrates the ground

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5
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the continuous process

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a perpetual cycle

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6
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begin with

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originate with

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7
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transform into

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convert to

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8
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accumulate

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amass

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9
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conclude with

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complete its loop when

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10
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rise up in the atmosphere

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ascend

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11
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combine

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coalesce

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12
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(rain) fall back in the Earth’s surface

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deliver water back to

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13
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travel across

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traversing

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14
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begin with

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to be initiated by

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