Unit 3 Patterns of Change Vocab Part 2

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Precipitation

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Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Run-off

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, or oceans after precipitation.

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Solid

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A state of matter in which particles are tightly packed, giving it a fixed shape and volume.

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Temperature

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, often in relation to the atmosphere.

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Thunderstorm

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A storm characterized by lightning, thunder, and usually heavy rain or hail.

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Tornado

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A violent, rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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Water Cycle

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The continuous process in which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation.

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Weather

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The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, wind, precipitation, and humidity.

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Weather Events

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Significant occurrences related to weather, such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

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Wind

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The movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.