A clear liquid (H₂O) that covers most of Earth and is necessary for life.

When a molecule has a positive end and a negative end, like water does.

A force on the surface of water that makes it act like a thin “skin.”

When water moves up small spaces (like in plant stems) because of cohesion and adhesion.

When water molecules stick to each other.

When water molecules stick to other substances.

A measure of how hot or cold something is.

The average weather in a place over a long time.

Energy that moves from something warmer to something cooler.

Heat transfer by movement of liquids or gases.

The movement of energy from one place or object to another.

To hold or keep something for later use.

To take in energy or a substance.

To send or pass something along.

The ability to do work or cause change.

The cold, lower part of the ocean far below the surface.

The top layer of ocean water that is warmed by the sun.

The way Earth’s rotation causes winds and ocean currents to curve.

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance.

How much mass is in a certain amount of space.

A steady flow of water or air in one direction.

Thermohaline circulation

The movement of ocean water caused by differences in temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline).

A large stream of moving water in the ocean.

The usual directions and movements of winds in an area.

Specific heat capacity

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree.

Heat absorbed or released when a substance changes state (like melting or evaporating).

When liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).

When water vapor cools and turns back into liquid.

The tight “skin-like” surface of water caused by cohesion.

The movement of energy around Earth through air, water, and heat.

A layer in the ocean where temperature changes quickly with depth.

A layer in the ocean where salinity changes quickly with depth.

When a solid turns into a liquid.

When a liquid turns into a solid.

How waves are created, usually by wind blowing across water.

The movement of heat from warmer areas to cooler areas.

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Water	A clear liquid (H₂O) that covers most of Earth and is necessary for life.
Polarity	When a molecule has a positive end and a negative end, like water does.
Surface tension	A force on the surface of water that makes it act like a thin “skin.”
Capillary action	When water moves up small spaces (like in plant stems) because of cohesion and adhesion.
Cohesion	When water molecules stick to each other.
Adhesion	When water molecules stick to other substances.
Capacity	The amount something can hold.
Temperature	A measure of how hot or cold something is.
Agent	Something that causes change.
Climate	The average weather in a place over a long time.
Heat	Energy that moves from something warmer to something cooler.
Convection	Heat transfer by movement of liquids or gases.
Energy transfer	The movement of energy from one place or object to another.
Store	To hold or keep something for later use.
Absorb	To take in energy or a substance.
Transmit	To send or pass something along.
Energy	The ability to do work or cause change.
Deep ocean	The cold, lower part of the ocean far below the surface.
Surface water	The top layer of ocean water that is warmed by the sun.
Coriolis effect	The way Earth’s rotation causes winds and ocean currents to curve.
Specific heat	The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance.
Density	How much mass is in a certain amount of space.
Salinity	The amount of salt in water.
Current	A steady flow of water or air in one direction.
Thermohaline circulation	The movement of ocean water caused by differences in temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline).
Ocean current	A large stream of moving water in the ocean.
Wind patterns	The usual directions and movements of winds in an area.
Specific heat capacity	The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree.
Latent heat	Heat absorbed or released when a substance changes state (like melting or evaporating).
Evaporation	When liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).
Condensation	When water vapor cools and turns back into liquid.
Surface tension	The tight “skin-like” surface of water caused by cohesion.
Energy circulations	The movement of energy around Earth through air, water, and heat.
Thermocline	A layer in the ocean where temperature changes quickly with depth.
Halocline	A layer in the ocean where salinity changes quickly with depth.
Melting	When a solid turns into a liquid.
Freezing	When a liquid turns into a solid.
Wave formation	How waves are created, usually by wind blowing across water.
Heat transfer	The movement of heat from warmer areas to cooler areas.

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