Water in Our World Vocabulary Worksheet

___ the force that holds a liquids outer surface together
___ the ability of a liquid through adhesion to move upward through a small space despite gravity
___ water in the form of a gas
___ how closely the molecules compact in a given substance
___ a body of water containing a low amount of salt
___ a body of water containing a high level of salt
___ the measurement of salt content in a given body of water
___ the cycle of the rising and lowering of the ocean water level in a specific area
___ a smaller body of water flowing in one direction through a larger body of water
___ a very large piece of ice floating in the ocean or sea
___ a large mass of ice that covers an area of land and moves very slowly downhill
___ broken down bits of rock, sand, and soil that are moved by water, ice, or wind and deposited elsewhere
___ when rocks, soil, and sediments are deposited in a new location
___ the carrying away of rocks and soil by wind, water or ice
___ the breaking down of rocks by the water or wind
___ water found beneath the surface of the earth
___ a landform created when the end of a river meets a lake or sea and deposits a lot of sediment
___ to protect something from ham, contamination or unnecessary waste
___ a wheel turned by flowing water, often used to provide power for machinery
___ power that comes from moving water
___ a machine with blades that rotate from the flow of water or steam, similar to a waterwheel