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4. EVAPORATION Heat from the sun causes some water to vaporize. AQUIFER

5. EVAPORATION The vapor rises and collects to form clouds. EVAPORATION AQUIFER

6. CONDENSATION When the water vapor in the clouds begins to cool, it turns back into a liquid form. AQUIFER

7. The evaporation and condensation processes continue until… EVAPORATION AND CONDENSATION AQUIFER

8. PRECIPITATION Clouds become so heavy with water that rain begins to fall. AQUIFER

9. PRECIPITATION Eventually it stops raining since the excess water from the clouds has been released. AQUIFER

10. RUNOFF The rain water then flows into canals, lakes, and the ocean. This is called runoff. AQUIFER

11. PERCOLATION Some of the water percolates (seeps) into the ground to recharge our aquifer. AQUIFER

12. EVAPORATION CONDENSATION PRECIPITATION PERCOLATION AND RUNOFF