unit 5 science

Question 1

The process in which continuously moves from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again

Answer 1

water cycle

Question 2

is the change from a liquid to a gas.

Answer 2

evaporation

Question 3

is the mixture of gases that surrounds earth

Answer 3

atmosphere

Question 4

is the change of a liquid water

Answer 4

condensation

Question 5

water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

Answer 5

precipitation

Question 6

water that does not soak into the ground and instead flows across earth’s surface

Answer 6

runoff

Question 7

water located within the gaps and pores in rocks below earth’s surface

Answer 7

groundwater

Question 8

what is happening in the atmosphere at a certain time and place

Answer 8

weather

Question 9

The amount of water vapor in the air

Answer 9

humidity

Question 10

The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on earth

Answer 10

air pressure

Question 11

a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout

Answer 11

air mass

Question 12

the boundary between two air masses

Answer 12

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