Earth and Space Science Vocabulary Pre-Test

Front

What is the process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock?

Back

Cementation

Front

What is the process in the water cycle when water vapor in the air cools down and turns back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What do we call it when the sun goes down in the west?

Back

Sunset

Front

What is a valley with a flat bottom and steep sides that is formed by glacial erosion?

Back

U-shaped valley

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What do we call it when the sun comes up in the east?

Back

Sunrise

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the movement of weathered materials from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the process of water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the area where a river meets the sea?

Back

Delta

Front

What is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration