Vocabulary List #13

Front

What are 'particles'?

Back

Small portions of matter.

Front

What does 'moisture' refer to?

Back

Wetness or water in the air or on a surface.

Front

How does moisture affect the process of erosion?

Back

It speeds up the process.

Front

What does 'repetition' mean?

Back

The action of repeating something.

Front

What does 'formation' mean?

Back

The way something is naturally made or constructed.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

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

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of gravity in erosion?

Back

Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.