160 Cycles in Nature: Supplemenatal Guide 9 | The Water Cycle
Core Vocabulary
evaporation, n. The process by which a liquid changes into a gas
Example: We had to add water to our swimming pool because of the
evaporation of some of the water.
Variation(s): none
condensation, n. The process by which a gas changes into a liquid
Example: It is diffi cult to see out of the car window when there is
condensation.
Variation(s): none
humidity, n. The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air
Example: The humidity in the air caused Sam to sweat a lot during the
summer.
Variation(s): none
precipitation, n. Water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Example: We are planning to have a picnic because there is no chance
of precipitation today.
Variation(s): none