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. |