Weather Crossword Puzzle

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