Water Cycle Vocabulary

3. Water located beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations, filling the spaces between particles.
5. Visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, usually at higher altitudes.
7. Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
12. Prolonged periods of abnormally low precipitation, leading to water scarcity and environmental stress.
13. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere through tiny pores in their leaves.
15. The movement of water over the Earth's surface, often as a result of precipitation, towards rivers, lakes, and oceans.
17. The process by which liquid water transforms into water vapor, typically from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

1. The process in which a gas transforms into a liquid state, often forming water droplets on a surface.
2. Water droplets that form on surfaces due to the condensation of moisture from the air.
4. The direct transition of a substance from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
6. The melting of snow and ice, usually in spring, leading to the release of water.
8. A natural or artificial storage area for water, often created by dams, used for water supply, irrigation, or hydropower generation.
9. A climate or region characterized by a lack of rainfall and low humidity, resulting in dry and barren conditions.
10. The artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in the growth of crops.
11. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, held in place by gravity, crucial for supporting life and influencing weather patterns.
14. The movement of water into the soil or permeable rock surface from the ground level.
16. A thick cloud of water droplets near the ground that limits visibility.