Unit 3.1 Earth’s Spheres Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor when it gets warm?

Back

Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where it fades into space?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What layer in the stratosphere protects the Earth by blocking most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays?

Back

Ozone layer

Front

What do we call water that falls from clouds to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process of water moving from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again?

Back

Water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the solid form of precipitation that falls as ice crystals?

Back

Snow

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the part of the water cycle where water is absorbed by plants?

Back

Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4