Hydrosphere Review

Front

The MAIN cause of tides is the pull of the _______ gravity on Earth.

Back

Moon

Front

What is the percent of water found in the ocean?

Back

97%

Front

A mature river will create _____

Back

both erosion and deposition

Front

What is it called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

An old river will create _____

Back

deposition

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What do we call the water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the area of land where all the water drains into a specific body of water?

Back

Watershed