Unit 2 Earth's Water Review

Front

If enough heat is removed from a liquid, it will become a ____________.

Back

solid

Front

How will the Sun’s energy affect the ocean, rivers, and lakes?

Back

Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to evaporate and form water vapor.

Front

Water droplets take a spherical shape because of ____________

Back

cohesion

Front

Describe COHESION.

Back

Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.

Front

The circulation of hot and cold fluids (liquids and gases) is called ____________.

Back

convection

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

Define adhesion.

Back

The attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.