Water Flashcards
1
Q
Water from rain or melted snow that flows along Earth’s surface into bodies of water
A
Runoff
2
Q
Any form of water falling from the clouds to Earth such as Rain, Sleet, Hail, and snow
A
Precipitation
3
Q
The change of water from one state to another as it moves between Earth’s surfaces to the atmosphere
A
Water Cycle
4
Q
The change from gas to liquid as a result of cooling
A
condensation
5
Q
The process by which a liquid changes to a gas
A
evaporation
6
Q
The general pattern of weather conditions in a region over a period of many years
A
climate
7
Q
Conditions of the atmosphere on a day to day basis- temperature, wind, and precipitation
A
weather
8
Q
The release of water vapor by plants
A
Transpiration
