Vocab Test 10/6 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Atmosphere | thin blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth |
Air Pressure | weight of the air above you |
Air | mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, dust and other gases |
Nitrogen | makes up 78% of the atmosphere |
Oxygen | makes up 21% of the atmosphere |
Evaporation | water change from a liquid to a gas through heating |
Condensation | water changes from a gas to a liquid through cooling |
Precipitation | water falling to the earth in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail |
Sun | provides the energy needed for the water cycle |
Water Cycle | process by which water moves through the atmosphere |
Conduction | movement of heat through direct contact (touching) |
Radiation | movement of heat through space and air through electromagnetic waves |
Convection | movement of heat because of the movement of a fluid |
Air Mass | large body or air with similar temperature and moisture content |
Front | boundary (line) between two air masses |
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