Unit 2 Vocabulary Test

Front

What is the dropping of weather material in one place called?

Back

Deposition: The process by which sediment, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

Front

What do we call how much the air pushes on any surface?

Back

Air pressure: The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.

Front

What is water that falls to Earth's surface in forms like rain and snow?

Back

Precipitation: Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

Front

What is water in the gas state called?

Back

Water vapor: The gaseous state of water, which is present in the air.

Front

What does conservation mean?

Back

Conservation: The wise use and management of natural resources to prevent depletion.

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering: The natural process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller particles.

Front

What is the movement of weathered material from one place to another?

Back

Erosion: The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water cycle: The cycle of processes by which water circulates through the Earth and atmosphere.

Front

What do we call the large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Oceans: Vast bodies of saltwater that cover about 71% of the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

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Climate: The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.