Unit 1 Module E - Vocabulary

Front

The movement of matter due to differences in density; the transfer of energy due to the movement of matter

Back

Convection

Front

Effect of the Earth's rotation on the pathway of wind

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

The stream like movement of ocean water in a regular pattern

Back

ocean current

Front

The change of state from a solid directly to a gas

Back

sublimation

Front

The process by which plants give off water through openings in their leaves

Back

transpiration

Front

The process that changes a liquid to a gas by heating

Back

evaporation

Front

This is the sphere of the earth which includes the living things and the areas of Earth where they are found.

Back

biosphere

Front

This is the sphere of the earth which is the layer of air surrounding the earth.

Back

atmosphere

Front

the movement of water between the atmosphere, land, oceans, and living things

Back

water cycle

Front

The process by which gases are turned into liquids by cooling

Back

condensation