Science Vocab #2

Question 1

A thin layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Answer 1

Atmosphere

Question 2

An organism that is sensitive to environmental conditions and is one of the first to respond to changes.

Answer 2

Bio-Indicator

Question 3

The parts of Earth and the surrounding atmosphere where there is life.

Answer 3

Bio-Sphere

Question 4

The attraction among molecules that ARE alike.

Answer 4

Cohesion

Question 5

The process by which a gas changes to a liquid.

Answer 5

Condensation

Question 6

The process of a liquid changing to a gas at the surface of a liquid.

Answer 6

Evaportation

Question 7

The system containing all of Earth’s water.

Answer 7

Hydrosphere

Question 8

The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle

Answer 8

Lithosphere

Question 9

A nitrogen-based compound often used in fertilizers.

Answer 9

Nitrate

Question 10

Pollution from several widespread sources that cannot be traced back to a single location.

Answer 10

Nonpoint-Source Pollution

Question 11

The state or quality of a material or membrane that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it

Answer 11

Permeability

Question 12

Pollution from a single source that can be identified.

Answer 12

Point-Source Pollution

Question 13

A condition in which opposite ends of a molecule have slightly opposite charges, but the overall charge of the molecule is neutral.

Answer 13

Polarity

Question 14

(Of a rock or other material) Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

Answer 14

Porosity

Question 15

The process of collecting information about an area without coming into contact with it.

Answer 15

Romote Sensing

Question 16

The amount of thermal energy (joules) needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1 degree C.

Answer 16

Specific Heat

Question 17

The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.

Answer 17

Transpiration

Question 18

A measure of the cloudiness of water from sediments, microscopic organisms, or pollutants.

Answer 18

Turbidity

Question 19

The series of natural processes by which water continually moves throughout the hydrosphere.

Answer 19

Water Cycle

Question 20

The chemical, biological, and physical status of a body of water.

Answer 20

Water Quality

Question 21

Stone

Answer 21

λίθος

Question 22

The attraction between molecules that are NOT alike…

Answer 22

Adhesion