Across
- 2. Ice crystals that form on cool surfaces when water vapor freezes.
- 4. A mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air. Clouds can form in different shapes and sizes.
- 5. A natural feature of the Earth's surface, like mountains, valleys, hills, or plains.
- 8. Any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 10. A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow over many years, usually found in polar regions or high mountains.
- 11. Frozen water crystals that fall from the sky in the form of flakes when the temperature is cold enough.
- 13. The process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.
- 14. The process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) due to heat from the sun.
- 16. The process where a solid forms from a liquid, often when water evaporates, leaving behind solid crystals like salt or frost.
- 17. Water in its gaseous form, found in the air. It’s part of the water cycle and can condense to form clouds.
- 19. A measure of how hot or cold something is. It affects how water changes from solid, liquid, or gas.
- 20. The process by which water vapor in the air cools down and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets or clouds.
- 21. A massive layer of ice that covers a large area of land, such as in Antarctica or Greenland.
Down
- 1. The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It includes air we breathe and protects us from harmful radiation.
- 3. Energy that comes from the sun. It powers many natural processes, like the water cycle.
- 6. Water that has frozen and turned into a solid, typically at temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
- 7. The force that pulls objects toward the Earth, making things fall and keeping us grounded.
- 9. A route or way that something travels along, like how water moves through the water cycle.
- 10. Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in rocks and soil, which can be used for drinking and irrigation.
- 12. A clear, colorless liquid essential for life, which covers much of the Earth's surface in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
- 15. The continuous movement of water through the Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans, including processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
- 18. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility.
