Hydrospheric & Atmospheric Processes Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere, where weather occurs.
  2. 7. The process where water vapour cools and forms liquid droplets.
  3. 9. Cycle The continuous movement of water between Earth’s surface and the atmosphere.
  4. 13. A gas that humans and animals need to breathe.
  5. 14. The second layer of the atmosphere, home to the ozone layer.
  6. 16. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground from clouds.
  7. 18. A vast body of saltwater covering most of Earth’s surface.
Down
  1. 1. The process of water soaking into the ground.
  2. 2. A powerful storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.
  3. 3. The amount of water vapour in the air.
  4. 5. The total amount of water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
  5. 6. The process where liquid water turns into water vapour due to heat.
  6. 8. The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
  7. 10. The layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and climate.
  8. 11. The process where plants release water vapour into the atmosphere.
  9. 12. A gas in the Earth’s atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation.
  10. 15. The force exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere.
  11. 17. Water that flows over the land surface instead of soaking into the ground.