Question

1. a shallow area near the coast of a continent is known as a _____________.
2. the regular movement of water from ocean to air to ground to ocean is called the _____________.
3. the process of changing of water into vapor, or gas, is called _____________
4. when moisture-filled warm air rises, it cools and forms _____________.

Explanation:

1. This is a key geographic ocean term referring to the submerged, shallow edge of a continent.
2. This is the continuous, cyclical natural process that circulates Earth's water.
3. This is the phase change of liquid water to gaseous water vapor.
4. Rising moist warm air cools, condensing water vapor into visible atmospheric formations.

Answer:

1. continental shelf
2. water cycle (hydrologic cycle)
3. evaporation
4. clouds (or condensation)