Vocab quiz 7th science unit 2

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often forming clouds.

The area of land where all the water that drains off it goes into a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

The process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heating.

The downward movement of water from the atmosphere to the earth, such as rain or snow.

A liquid that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

The natural water flow that moves through a river channel or along a coastline.

The phenomenon where the direction of winds and currents is affected by the Earth's rotation.

The upward movement of water from the deep ocean to the surface, often bringing nutrients.

A body of water that stores water for future use, such as for drinking or irrigation.

The process by which nutrients become overly concentrated in water bodies, leading to excessive growth of algae.

The process where nutrients and sediments are introduced into water bodies from multiple sources, making it hard to identify a single origin.

The layer beneath the Earth's surface that holds percolated rainwater, forming a saturated zone.

The part of the water cycle where water is stored on the surface, such as in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

A stream of water that flows into a larger body of water, such as a river or lake.

The process by which water vapor is released into the atmosphere from plant leaves and surfaces.