The Water Cycle

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