Water in Our Atmosphere and Clouds

Question 1

As the sun heats the land and the oceans, the amount of water in the ______ _______.

Answer 1

Atmosphere changes

Question 2

The movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface is called the _____ _____.

Answer 2

Water Cycle

Question 3

Water is always moving between the _________ and _____ surface.

Answer 3

Atmosphere

Earth’s

Question 4

Is the process by which water molecules in liquid water escape into the air as water vapor. (Gas)

• Comes from bodies of water and plants
• Plants = Transpiration (sweating)

Answer 4

Evaporation

Question 5

Is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.
-This liquid water forms clouds

Answer 5

Condensation

Question 6

Is the liquid that formed the clouds that has become to heavy to stay in the air.

Answer 6

Precipitation

Question 7

Is the variety of ways water moves across the land.

Answer 7

Runoff

Question 8

Is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

Answer 8

Humidity

Question 9

Airs ability to hold water vapor depends on its temperature.

-Warm air can hold ____ water vapor than cool air.

Answer 9

More

Question 10

This forms when water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice crystals.

Answer 10

Clouds

Question 11

Scientists classify clouds based on their _____ and ________.

Answer 11

Shape and Altitude

Question 12

Each type of cloud is associated with a different type of _______.

Answer 12

Weather

Question 13

Three Main Types of Clouds

Answer 13

1. Cirrus
2. Cumulus
3. Stratus