Across
- 3. The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas.
- 5. The clearing or thinning of trees by humans
- 6. The primary source of energy for all hydrometeorological processes. Solar energy evaporates water from the water and little from the land.
- 7. Is made from all of the Earth's water. This water includes water in the air, bodies of water such as rivers, and also ground water.
- 9. Body of rock and/or sediment that holds groundwater
- 10. The process that carries weathered material to new locations.
- 13. Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are forms of precipitation.
- 14. The burning of coal,oil, and natural gas to produce energy.
- 17. To make something completely wet; to fill with water
- 18. Movement of water through the surface of land.
- 20. The change of from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid
Down
- 1. The change of a substance to a liquid to a gas.
- 2. The upper surface of underground water.
- 4. Plants release water vapor from their leaves.
- 8. The precipitation that seeps into the deeper layers of the soil and is stored in spaces between or within rocks. This water will slowly flow back into the soil,streams,rivers, and oceans.
- 11. Movement of water through soil itself.
- 12. The process of building urban areas to accommodate growing populations.
- 15. The movement of water between oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things.
- 16. The precipitation that falls on the land and flows into streams, rivers, and lakes. When too much rain falls onto the ground, part of it runs off downhill due to gravity.
- 19. The use of water by various users like homes,agriculture,industries, and aquifers.