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3. Underground rock, gravel, or sand that contains groundwater.
5. Layer of gas (including water vapor) surrounding Earth.
6. Long-term variations in temperature and weather patterns caused by the release of gasses, including water vapor, into the atmosphere and oceans is called climate _______.
7. Water that is safe to use for human drinking and cooking is ____________.
9. Short-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and precipitation in a region.
12. A water ________ is the total amount of water needed to make a product.
13. ________ water is stored in lakes, rivers, streams, soil, snow, glaciers, and ice.
14. The water _______ is the continual movement of water as a solid, liquid, or gas, through the Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, surface water, and groundwater.
15. _______ water is treated wastewater that can be used to water plants and create wildlife habitats, but not for humans to drink.
17. Process of a vapor becoming a liquid (forming clouds or rain).
18. Movement of water through soil and rock to reach groundwater.
19. Water located in rocky layers underground.
20. Seasonal pattern of wind and rainfall.

1. Long-term decrease in precipitation.
2. Long-term patterns in temperature, humidity, and precipitation in a region.
4. A __________ basin collects water to help replenish groundwater supply.
8. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
10. Rainwater _________ is the process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use.
11. Process of liquid water becoming a gas (water vapor).
16. Wise use of a limited natural resource.