Amplify Earth System Chapter 2

Front

What is the process called when liquid water changes to water vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What happens when clouds become too cool and heavy?

Back

They precipitate

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process of sand or soil wearing away due to wind or water

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The air that surrounds Earth

Front

What is the role of an engineer?

Back

To use science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem

Front

What is it called when WATER is changed from an LIQUID to WATER VAPOR?

Back

EVAPORATION

Front

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

evaporation

Front

Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into water vapor.

Back

heats up

Front

When does water evaporate fastest? Options: at room temperature, on a warm day, on a hot day, on a cold day

Back

on a hot day

Front

What are things that engineers think about and test in order to know how well something solves a problem?

Back

criteria