Hydrology: water cycle, waves & currents

Front

What is the process of water vapor being released by living plants?

Back

Transpiration

Front

Where is the shallowest part of the ocean floor?

Back

Continental shelf

Front

What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

Back

Warm water

Front

What is the change of water from a vapor to a liquid called?

Back

Condensation

Front

Which option has the lowest salinity?

Back

Option 2

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water cycle

Front

What are the large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface?

Back

Oceans

Front

What is the term for the upward movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the downward movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth?

Back

Precipitation