Incredible Journey Vocabulary

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Clouds
When water condenses in the
sky, we see it in the form of
clouds.
Condensation
When the small parts of water
in the state of a gas collect
together and become a liquid.
This is usually caused by water
vapor losing heat energy.
Dew
When water condenses on the
ground (like on grass) and
becomes a liquid.
Evaporation
When the small parts of water
are heated enough to change
from the liquid state to gas
state.
Precipitation
When water falls to the earth in
the form of rain, snow, sleet, or
hail.
Temperature
Measurement of the amount of
heat energy. A thermometer is
used to measure it.
Water Cycle
The way water changes as it
moves from the surface of the
Earth, through the air and
returns again through the
different processes. The sun
causes this to happen.
Water Vapor
The state of water where it is a
gas and cannot be seen. Water
becomes vapor when it is
warmed, usually by the sun.
Ice
The state of water where it is a
solid. In this state, the
temperature of water is below
32℉ or 0℃.
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