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vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| water cycle | process in which water continuously moves from earths surface into the atmosphere and back again |
| atmosphere | the mixture of gases that surround planets |
| evaporation | process in which a liquid turns into a gas |
| condensation | process in which a gas turns into a liquid |
| precipitation | water that falls to the air to earths surface |
| runoff | water that does not soak into the ground and that flows across earths surface |
| weather | what is happening in the atmosphere at a certain time or place |
| anemometer | weather tool that measures wind speed |
| barometer | weather tool that measures air pressure |
| humidity | amount of water vapor in the air |