Evaporation
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•Sun shines on water•Water is heated •Water turns into vapor •Vapor enters the air
Condensation
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•Water vapor cools•Condenses into droplets•Droplets create clouds
Wind
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•Wind moves clouds to new places
Precipitation
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•Air cannot hold more water•Water falls to the ground• Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Runoff
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•Rain falls to ground•Runs downhill•Travels to new places
Collection
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•Collects•Lakes, rivers, oceans•Groundwater
Evaporation
Condensation
WindPrecipitation
Runoff
Collection
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