| Answer |
Word |
Definition(s) |
| ______ |
1.
aquifer |
A.
A tremendous flow of water over what is usually dry land. |
| ______ |
2.
well |
B.
A prolonged period of time without rainfall. |
| ______ |
3.
evaporation |
C.
A layer of earth or rock that contains water. |
| ______ |
4.
transpiration |
D.
The science that pertains to water in terms of its properties, laws, and how it's distributed. |
| ______ |
5.
precipitation |
E.
The distribution of moisture in the forms of rain, snow, sleet, ice or hail. |
| ______ |
6.
percolation |
F.
The gradual process of being eroded by natural forces. |
| ______ |
7.
flood |
G.
To drip through small holes. |
| ______ |
8.
ice |
H.
Sending off moisture in vapor form |
| ______ |
9.
condensation |
I.
Water that is made solid by cold water. |
| ______ |
10.
pollution |
J.
A region that has little or no rainfall that is usually sandy and without trees. |
| ______ |
11.
xeriscape |
K.
A method for landscaping that occurs in arid areas. |
| ______ |
12.
erosion |
L.
The process or act of defiling. |
| ______ |
13.
drought |
M.
The process of compressing air and water that normally results in precipitation. |
| ______ |
14.
hydrology |
M.
A hole that is dug in the ground to get water, oil, gas, or steam. |
| ______ |
15.
desert |
O.
When water fades away or disappears. |