Across
- 4. Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 6. Accounts for roughly 0.7% of total water and is a significant source of freshwater for human use.
- 7. The deeper movement of water through soil and rocks.
- 9. Includes lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, making up around 0.01%.
- 11. The largest store, containing approximately 97% of Earth's water.
- 14. Water moving through the soil towards rivers.
- 15. The release of water vapor from plants.
Down
- 1. The transformation of water vapor into liquid droplets, forming clouds.
- 2. The process where water changes from liquid to gas due to solar heating.
- 3. The movement of water from the surface into the ground.
- 5. Contains water vapor, which forms clouds and contributes to precipitation.
- 8. Store about 2% of the total water as frozen freshwater.
- 9. Moisture: Water held in the soil that supports plant growth.
- 10. When vegetation catches precipitation before it reaches the ground
- 12. Runoff: Water flows overland. It occurs when the ground is saturated or impermeable.
- 13. Flow: The horizontal movement of water within aquifers.