T1 Introduction to Earth’s Systems Vocabulary

Front

The ability to do work or cause change is known as ________.

Back

Energy

Front

The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas is called ________.

Back

Evaporation

Front

A natural stream of water that flows into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river, is called a ________.

Back

River

Front

Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is known as ______.

Back

Precipitation

Front

The portion of the hydrosphere that is frozen, including all the ice and snow on land, plus sea and lake ice, is called the ________.

Back

Cryosphere

Front

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is known as the ________.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere, is called the ________.

Back

Biosphere

Front

The solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms, is known as the ________.

Back

Geosphere

Front

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is called ________.

Back

Condensation

Front

The movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back is known as the ________ cycle.

Back

Water cycle