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Across 2. the solid matter of the Earth 3. the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor 5. the envelope of gases that surrounds Earth or air which is the superhighway used to move water around the globe 7. the water that falls as rain and snow seeps into the subsurface soil and rock 8. rain water that flows downhill into channels as it moves into larger creeks, streams, and rivers. 10. water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail 11. The release of water from plant leaves 12. the combination of evaporation and transpiration 13. the portion of Earth's surface that is water, including the seas and water in the atmosphere

Down 1. very large, slow current of the ocean caused by temperature and salinity (haline) variations. 4. a layer of permeable rock, sand, or gravel through which ground water flows, containing enough water to supply wells and springs 6. water occupying the spaces between rocks and subsurface material underground 9. the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water