unit 5-science Flashcards

1
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the process on witch water coninuously moves from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again

A

water cycle

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2
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The process by witch a liquid changes into a gas

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Evaporation

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3
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The mixture of gases that surround Earth

A

Atmosphere

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4
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The process by a gas changes into a liquid

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condensation

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5
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Water that falls from clouds to Earths surface

A

precipitation

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6
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Water that does not soak into the ground and instead flows across Earths surface

A

Runoff

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7
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Water located within the gaps and pores in rocks below Earths surface

A

Groundwater

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8
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What is happening in the atmosphere at a certain place and time

A

Weather

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9
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The amount of water vapor in the air

A

Humidity

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10
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The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth

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Air pressure

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11
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A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughoutr

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Air mass

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