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Collection- A step in the water cycle after precipitation when water gathers into bodies of water or becomes ground water. Back
Condensation- A step in the water cycle in which water vapor turns into a liquid and forms clouds. Back
Evaporation- A step in the water cycle in which water turns into water vapor. Back
Ground Water- Water that is absorbed by earth's surface and is stored underground. Back
Hail- A form of precipitation where water turns into tiny ice pellets before it hits earth's surface. Back
Precipitation- A step in the water cycle in which clouds become too heavy. This causes water to fall back down onto earth's surface. Back
Sleet- A form of precipitation that mixes rain and snow. Back
Water Vapor- Water that is in an invisible gas form. When water evaporates it turns into water vapor. Back
Condensation- A step in the water cycle in which water vapor turns into a liquid and forms clouds. Back
Evaporation- A step in the water cycle in which water turns into water vapor. Back
Ground Water- Water that is absorbed by earth's surface and is stored underground. Back
Hail- A form of precipitation where water turns into tiny ice pellets before it hits earth's surface. Back
Precipitation- A step in the water cycle in which clouds become too heavy. This causes water to fall back down onto earth's surface. Back
Sleet- A form of precipitation that mixes rain and snow. Back
Water Vapor- Water that is in an invisible gas form. When water evaporates it turns into water vapor. Back