Earth Systems Science- Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Earth Systems Science- Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ weathering Erosion Deposition hydrologic cycle Breaking up of earth materials into progressively smaller and smaller pieces. transportation of weathered material depositing of weathered material 1.) moisture evaporates into atmosphere 2.) water vapor lifted into the earth's atmosphere 3.) when cooled condensation begins 4.) condensation converts water vapor into liquid water 5.) liquid water droplets grow together around the condensation nuclei 6.) When droplets get large enough they fall through the atmosphere 7.) Will fall as rain, snow, or sleet depending on the temp. 8.) precipitation falls directly onto the land or into the ocean 9.) Falls on land a portion soaks into the ground some used by plants and some into rivers 10.) Rivers transport water to the oceans eventually. 11.) Once water is back on Earth's surface the evaporation processes can begin again