A | B |
water cycle | the repeated moverment of water in different forms between the atmosphere and the earth's surface |
runoff | water that runs downhill |
condensation | water changes from water vapor to liquid water |
precipitation | moisture that falls to the earth from the atmosphere |
anemometer | measures wind speed |
barometer | measures air pressure |
sublimation | ice changing to a water vapor without melting |
hygrometer | measures the moisture in the air |
rain gauge | measures the amount of rain that falls |
weather map | used to show present weather conditions and predictions of weather |
radar | measures wind and precipitation inside a storm |
sun | provides the energy for the water cycle |
evaporation | water changes from liquid to water vapor |