Earth's Processes - Flashcards

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

Which process involves water vapor cooling down and changing back into liquid droplets?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

Back

It causes evaporation

Front

What are clouds made of?

Back

Tiny water droplets or ice crystals

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is a U-shaped valley typically formed by?

Back

Glacier erosion