4/16 flashcardizz

Front

More freshwater exists as ___________ than is found in all of Earth's rivers and lakes.

Back

groundwater

Front

Which process is responsible for the formation of clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

What moon phase is this picture?

Back

This is the waning gibbous phase.

Front

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

Back

Moon's gravity

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _

Back

month

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

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