The Water Cycle
Across
- 3. Frozen water crystals that fall from the atmosphere.
- 4. A small pool of water, especially on a flat surface
- 10. A small, flowing body of water that is often a tributary to a river.
- 13. A vast body of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface.
- 14. The process of taking in water by soil, plants, or other materials.
- 15. Excess water flowing over the Earth's surface.
- 16. The process where water turns into vapor or steam.
- 20. The process of water vapor turning into liquid water.
- 22. An area of land saturated with water, like a marsh or swamp
- 23. Cycle The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Down
- 1. Water falling from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
- 2. The process of forming crystals as water evaporates.
- 5. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
- 6. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- 7. Movement The flow of water beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rocks.
- 8. The movement of water through soil and porous rocks.
- 9. A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater.
- 11. The star at the center of our solar system, providing energy for the water cycle.
- 12. A cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground, reducing visibility.
- 15. Water falling in droplets from the clouds.
- 17. Energy Energy from the sun that drives the water cycle.
- 18. A collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the air.
- 19. The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
- 21. A large body of water surrounded by land.