The Water Cycle

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Across
  1. 4. the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, usually from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.
  2. 5. this type is water stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers. It can slowly seep back into surface water bodies or be released into the atmosphere through processes such as evaporation and transpiration.
  3. 7. Factors such as ____________, humidity, wind patterns, and geographic features like mountains and bodies of water can influence the rate
  4. 8. the process by which water vapor rises, cools and condenses into tiny droplets, forming clouds.
  5. 10. refers to any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
Down
  1. 1. activities deforestation, urbanization, pollution, and climate change are examples of __________________________ and can alter the water cycle by affecting evaporation rates, precipitation patterns, and the distribution of water resources.tivities
  2. 2. these absorb water from the soil through their roots and release it into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration, contributing to the water cycle
  3. 3. intensity of the water cycle.
  4. 6. regulates temperature, supports plant growth, and influences weather patterns.
  5. 9. What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?