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2. change Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns caused by the release of gasses, including water vapor, into the atmosphere and oceans.
6. Wise use of a limited natural resource.
8. Water located in rocky layers underground.
12. Movement of water through soil and rock to reach groundwater.
13. Underground rock, gravel, or sand that contains groundwater.
15. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
16. A __________ basin collects water to help replenish groundwater supply.
18. Long-term decrease in precipitation.
20. Process of a vapor becoming a liquid (forming clouds or rain).

1. Long-term patterns in temperature, humidity, and precipitation in a region.
3. Seasonal pattern of wind and rainfall.
4. Short-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and precipitation in a region.
5. ________ water is stored in lakes, rivers, streams, soil, snow, glaciers, and ice.
7. Process of liquid water becoming a gas (water vapor).
9. _______ water is treated wastewater that can be used to water plants and create wildlife habitats, but not for humans to drink.
10. A water ________ is the total amount of water needed to make a product.
11. Rainwater _________ is the process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use.
14. Water that is safe to use for human drinking and cooking is ____________.
17. Layer of gas (including water vapor) surrounding Earth.
19. The water _______ is the continual movement of water as a solid, liquid, or gas, through the Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, surface water, and groundwater.