Water Cycle and Weather

Front

The constant movement of water both on and above Earth's surface is known as ________________________.

Back

the water cycle

Front

Water droplets falling from the atmosphere in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail is called ________________________.

Back

precipitation

Front

The cooling of water in the atmosphere changing from a gas to a liquid is called _______________________.

Back

condensation

Front

The process that occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas (caused by heat) is called ______________________.

Back

evaporation

Front

The process during which plants release moisture into the air is called _________________________.

Back

transpiration

Front

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

Back

radiant energy

Front

Where does radiant energy come from?

Back

sun

Front

What is the layer of gas surrounding a planet and held in place by gravity called?

Back

atmosphere

Front

Particles of a warm air mass are moving faster which means ___________________ and ________________________.

Back

they have more energy; are less dense

Front

Which air mass is going to have higher density and why?

Back

cold air mass; particles are closer together