Term | Definition |
In a SOLID the particles | vibrate back and forth |
In a LIQUID the particles | glide past one another |
In a GAS the particles | move freely to all parts of the container |
FREEZING | change from a liquid to a solid state |
MELTING | change from a solid to a liquid |
EVAPORATION | change from a liquid to a gas |
SOLID | definite shape, definite volume |
LIQUID | NO definite shape, definite volume |
GAS | NO definite shape, NO definite volume |
CONDENSATION | change from a gas to a liquid |
SUBLIMATION | change from a solid to a gas |
DEPOSITION | change from gas to a solid |
2 THINGS THAT CAN INCREASE THE RATE OF EVAPORATION | surface area and temperature |
TRANSPIRATION | water evaporates from leaves of plants |
PRECIPITAION | water falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
SURFACE RUNOFF | water that flows in streams, rivers, canals |
SUBSURFACE RUNOFF | water that flows in underground sewers, drains or streams |
GROUND WATER | water that is stored underground |
INFILTRATION | water seeps into the ground to then be stored as groundwater |
ACCUMULATION | water builds up in one location, such as lakes, ponds, oceans, and reservoirs |
WATER CYCLE | endless cycle where water is constantly moving throughout earth and the atmosphere |