unit 5 Science Flashcards
the process in witch water consistently moves from Earths surface into the atmosphere and back again
water cycle
the process by which a liquid changes into a gas
evaporation
the mixture of gas that surround Earth
atmosphere
the process by which a gas changes into a liquid
condensation
water that forms a cloud to earths surface
precipitation
water that does not soak into the ground and instead flows across earths surface
runoff
water located within the gaps and pores in rocks below earths surface
groundwater
what is happening in the atmosphere at a place at a time
weather
the amount of water vapor in the air
humidity
the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on earths surface
air presser
a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout
air mass
the boundary between tow air masses
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