EARTH SYSTEMS VOCABULARY

water that contains salt

when gas turns into a liquid

all liquid water and ice on Earth

the air that surrounds Earth

a large, thick mass of ice that stays frozen from one year to the next and has the ability to move

the draining away of water from the surface of an area of land, a building, or structure

an area of ridge of land that separates waters flowing in different rivers, basins, or seas

the solid part of Earth

a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

the surroundings and conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives

communicatio or direct involvement with someone or something

All living things on Earth

natural occuring water that does not contain salt

the water beneath Earth's surface in rock and soil pore spaces and in the cracks of rock formations

keeping someone or something safe

rain, snow, sleet or hail that falls to the ground

the weather conditions in an area in general or over a long period

when a liquid turns into a gas