Water in the Atmosphere Test Review

Front

The gas phase of water is known as __________.

Back

vapor

Front

The solid phase of water is known as __________.

Back

ice

Front

The liquid phase of water is known as __________.

Back

liquid

Front

When does water change from one phase to another?

Back

when heat energy is absorbed or released

Front

What phase does ice change into when it absorbs energy?

Back

liquid

Front

When liquid water absorbs energy, it changes to __________.

Back

a gas

Front

The name for heat energy that is absorbed or released during a phase change is

Back

latent heat.

Front

The name for the process in which water vapor changes back into a liquid is

Back

condensation.

Front

Through what process does most water enter the atmosphere?

Back

evaporation

Front

humidity

Back

water vapor in the atmosphere