Water of the Earth
Water Cycle
Water of the Atmosphere
Formation of Landforms
Vocabulary
100
What is the beginning of a river called?
What is the source.
100
Oceans, the atmosphere, and groundwater are all __________ in the water cycle.
Reservoirs
100
What gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
100
What type of changes does erosion cause?
Physical changes
100
What is a dune?
A hill of sand created by wind
200
How much salt water and fresh water are found on Earth?
Salt Water - 97% Fresh Water - 3%
200
Water that flows back to the ocean is called
A Run-off
200
If you wanted to fly through a cloud, which atmospheric layer would you fly through?
The Troposphere
200
How does wind cause erosion?
By picking up and carrying loose particles to other places
200
What is a delta?
A fan-shaped mass of mud and other sediment that forms where a river enters a large body of water.
300
If you see a waterfall, what can you infer about the stream that feeds it?
It's relatively young.
300
For condensation to occur, the warm water vapor must
cool
300
What is humidity?
The measure of how much water vapor is in the air.
300
How does water cause erosion?
By washing away loose particles or wearing away the surface by constantly running over it.
300
What is a canyon?
A deep valley carved by flowing water.
400
What are Rivers?
Moving inland bodies of water.
400
What are Five ways we use water
wash hands, cook, gardening, swimming, clean clothes, etc
400
What is water vapor
the gaseous form of water
400
How do glaciers cause erosion?
By rubbing against the side of the land and breaking it down.
400
What are landforms?
A large natural structure on the Earth's surface such as a mountain, a plain, or a valley
500
Oceans cover nearly ___________ of our Earth.
3/4 or 75%
500
What is the process of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection
500
Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?
As ice and under the ground
500
What is erosion?
the process by which wind, water, ice, gravity, or other natural forces move sediment over Earth's surface.
500
What is deposit?
An amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area.
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