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a solution that contains larger numbers of hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions
acid
any substance that a solvent, such as water, holds in a dissolved state
solute
substance, such as water, that can dissolve other substances
solvent
a solution that contains a larger number of hydroxyl atoms than hydrogen atoms. Also called an alkali
base
substance that contains two or more kinds of atoms that are chemical bonded
compound
water that falls to the ground in the form of fog, rain, or snow
precipitation
a solvent with substances dissolved in it
Solution
layer of water that shows rapid increase in salinity
halocline
process by which liquid water changes to a gas
evaporation
process of cloud formation
condensation
total amount of water contained in and on the earth
water budget
the point at which the ocean surface touches the shoreline
sea level
lines that run north and south; they show position east and west of the prime meridian
longitude
lines that run east and west; they show position north and south of the equator
latitude
continuous movement of water between ocean, atmosphere, and land
water cycle
formed when moisture in the air absorbs chemicals
acid precipitation
contains two or more substances that can be separated by ordinary physical means
mixture
the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution
pH
a smaller part of an ocean, where two continents lie close together
sea
the land area through which water passes on its way to the ocean
watershed