Water

Science

Water Chapter Video

Water Chapter Video

aquifer

a water-containing, underground layer of rock

aquifer Simple Definition

condensation

the process of a gas changing into a liquid

condensation Simple Definition

conservation

the careful management and use of resources

conservation Simple Definition

evaporation

the top of liquid changing into a gas

evaporation Simple Definition

groundwater

rain and melted snow that is stored in underground soil and rock

groundwater Simple Definition

ocean current

the movement of streams of ocean water

ocean current Simple Definition

precipitation

water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail

precipitation Simple Definition

reclamation

the process of cleaning and restoring a damaged ecosystem

reclamation Simple Definition

reservoir

a storage area for fresh water

reservoir Simple Definition

salinity

the amount of salt dissolved in water

salinity Simple Definition

water cycle

the constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water cycle Simple Definition

water table

the top surface of underground water

water table Simple Definition

water vapor

water in the form of a gas

water vapor Simple Definition

watershed

a land area from which water drains into a river system

watershed Simple Definition

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