Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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law of conservation of mass
A
The principle that the total amount of matter remains the same, regardless of any chemical or physical change.
2
Q
law of conservation of energy
A
The rule that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
3
Q
Evaporation
A
The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas.
4
Q
Condensation
A
The change of state from a gas to a liquid.
5
Q
Preticipation
A
Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth’s surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
