Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
What does precipitation mean
A
It means rain that comes down from the clouds.
2
Q
What does surface runoff mean
A
Water that runs down the mountains into the sea.
3
Q
What does evaporation mean
A
It means water from the sea that turns into steam and floats up.
4
Q
What does condensation mean
A
When steam forms clouds.
5
Q
What does erosion mean
A
Wearing away at rock until it disappears.
6
Q
What does deposition mean
A
Dropping off rock the river is carrying.
7
Q
What does confluence mean
A
Where two rivers meet.
