Across
- 2. When ice changes to liquid water, the process is called __________________________.
- 10. Large bodies of water help moderate the __________________________ of nearby land.
- 12. The movement of sediment by water, wind, or ice is called __________________________.
- 13. solvent Water is known as the __________________________ because it can dissolve many substances.
- 14. The “skin” on top of water that allows bugs to rest on it is called __________________________.
- 16. During condensation, energy is __________________________.
- 19. The steam spins a __________________________ to generate electricity.
- 23. When water freezes, it becomes __________________________.
- 25. When water seeps into cracks and expands as it __________________________, rocks can break apart.
- 26. The breaking down of rocks without changing their composition is called __________________________.
- 27. These properties are possible because of __________________________ between water molecules.
Down
- 1. When a substance mixes completely in water, it __________________________.
- 3. When water changes from liquid to gas, it is called __________________________.
- 4. In power plants, water is heated to create __________________________.
- 5. The movement of water between Earth’s surface and the atmosphere is called the __________________________.
- 6. __________________________ is an example of a substance that dissolves in water.
- 7. When water changes from gas to liquid, it is called __________________________.
- 8. Ice floats because it is __________________________ than liquid water.
- 9. Water sticking to other substances is called __________________________.
- 11. Raising fish for food is called __________________________.
- 15. energy When __________________________ is added, water molecules move faster.
- 17. During evaporation, water absorbs __________________________.
- 18. Water’s unique properties are caused by its molecular __________________________.
- 20. Water sticking to itself is called __________________________.
- 21. Less than 1% of Earth’s water is usable __________________________.
- 22. A substance that does the dissolving is called a __________________________.
- 23. Water is used in __________________________ to grow crops.
- 24. __________________________ is how closely packed molecules are in a substance.
