Earth Science Vocabulary Concepts

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

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

The release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano, which can change the landscape.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Landslide

The practice of protecting and preserving natural resources, like water and wildlife.

• Conservation

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth that affects weather and climate.

• Atmosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, or plains.

• Landform

• Ecosystem

• Climate

• Biosphere

The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

the process by which rocks and minerals break down at the Earth's surface due to water, air, or extreme temperature

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Metamorphism

The movement of the Earth's plates that can cause earthquakes and create landforms.

• Tectonic Activity

• Volcanic Eruption

• Weathering Processes

• Erosion Dynamics

The part of Earth where all living things exist, including plants, animals, and humans.

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere