Water Cycle Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. The day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere, such as temperature, wind, and precipitation.
  2. 7. The collection of water in large areas such as lakes, oceans, and rivers.
  3. 8. Water from precipitation that soaks into the ground and is stored in rocks and soil.
  4. 9. When liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor (gas).
  5. 10. Water released from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
  6. 12. The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
  7. 14. Energy from the Sun that heats Earth’s surface and powers the water cycle.
Down
  1. 1. Water in its gas state.
  2. 2. The process where plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.
  3. 4. Water that flows over the ground and into streams, rivers, and lakes because it is not absorbed into the soil.
  4. 5. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth’s surface.
  5. 6. When water vapor (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
  6. 11. A scientist who uses tools and data to study and predict the weather.
  7. 13. A prediction of future weather conditions.