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This is when water turns from water vapor back into liquid drops in the clouds.
condensation
The way water moves all around Earth—through rain, rivers, floods, and clouds—is called this.
water cycle
The energy that comes from the Sun, heating the land and water...
radiation
Ocean water that gets pushed by wind is...
surface currents
Evaporation is caused by...
energy from the sun
rain, snow, sleet, or hail is ...
precipitation
Water that slides over the land into streams or lakes is called this.
runoff
This word tells how far north or south a place is from the middle line of the Earth.
latitude
Water that is heavier and colder sinks deep and moves slowly—this is called a...
density current
Precipitation is caused by...
gravity
This is when water from lakes, rivers, or puddles changes into vapor and rises into the air.
evaporation
Water that is found deep under the ground is called this.
groundwater
When heat moves by things touching each other, it's called this.
conduction
The air moving outside that we feel on our skin is called this.
wind
Surface currents are caused by...
mostly wind
Plants release water into the air in a process called this.
transpiration
This is a natural place underground where water is stored like in a big sponge.
aquifer
Warm air rising and cool air falling causes this kind of movement in the air.
convection
A strong, fast wind high in the sky that affects weather is called the...
jet stream
Deep ocean currents are caused by...
differences in water density (temperature and salinity)
When rain or snow soaks into the ground, it's called this.
infiltration
Water in it's gas form is called...
water vapor
Why does the Earth get uneven heating from the sun?
Because the Earth is round and tilted on its axis - the sun’s rays hit the equator more directly than the poles.
This is when cold, deep ocean water rises to the surface, bringing food for fish.
upwelling
The coriolis effect is caused by...
The Earth spinning