| A | B |
| Evaporate | to change into a gas |
| Water Vapor | water that goes into the air as a gas |
| Condense | to change into a liquid |
| Water Cycle | the movement of water between the ground and the sky |
| Precipitation | water falling from the sky as rain, snow, or hail |
| Erosion | when worn down rocks are carried away |
| Earthquake | the shaking of the ground caused by shifting of Earth’s crust |
| Landslide | a sudden movement of soil down a hill |
| Volcano | a mountain formed when hot, melted rock bursts through the surface and builds up |
| Hurricane | a very large storm with heavy rain and strong winds that can cause floods |
| Tornado | a storm withe very fast winds moving in a cone shape |
| Drought | caused when a place does not get rain for a long time |
| Flood | when too much falls in a short time |
| Lava | melted rock that hardens when it cools |
| Plants | something that helps prevent soil erosion |
| Ocean Waves | something that can cause beach erosion |
| Heat | needed for first step in the water cycle; causes water to evaporate |
| Rises | Water vapor _____ before it cools. |
| Clouds | formed by drops of water as water vapor condenses |
| Lakes | After it rains, water returns to _______ and oceans. |