Across
- 4. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
- 8. The solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.
- 10. The layer of gases surrounding Earth, where weather events occur.
- 12. The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting weather and ocean tides.
- 13. The movement of heat energy within Earth's systems, influencing weather patterns.
- 14. Tiny solid or liquid matter suspended in the atmosphere, contributing to cloud formation.
- 15. The process where water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.
- 16. The amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum it could hold at that temperature.
Down
- 1. All the water on Earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
- 2. The atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a given time, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.
- 3. The part of Earth where living organisms, including humans, exist.
- 4. A measure of how hot or cold the air is, influencing weather conditions.
- 5. Rainwater or melted snow that flows over the land surface.
- 6. The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, leading to dew formation.
- 7. The continuous process of water evaporating, condensing, and precipitating.
- 9. Water stored beneath Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.
- 11. The process where water turns from liquid to vapor, rising into the atmosphere.
- 14. Any form of water, liquid or solid, falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
