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Structure of the Earth System

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Eighth graders describe the steps in the water cycle. They discuss factors that affect runoff and explain the differences between stalactites and stalagmites. They discover the importance of ground water.

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the water cycle

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water cycle, science
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8th
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Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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