Big Idea 7 final

Front

What is the process by which water travels from the ocean to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation.

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What happens to water vapor as it rises in the atmosphere?

Back

It cools and condenses to form clouds.

Front

What role does wind play in the water cycle?

Back

Wind can carry clouds over long distances, leading to precipitation in different areas.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

Why do clouds usually form at high altitudes?

Back

Because it is cold enough at high altitudes for water vapor to condense into liquid droplets.

Front

What are the typical weather conditions in a humid environment?

Back

High temperature and high humidity.

Front

What is a temperate desert?

Back

A temperate desert is a region that experiences very little precipitation, has high temperatures during the day, and can cool significantly at night.

Front

How does cloud cover affect temperature in deserts?

Back

Less cloud cover allows more sunlight to reach the ground during the day, increasing temperatures, but also allows heat to escape quickly at night.

Front

What is the primary reason for the climate of regions farthest from the equator?

Back

These regions receive less direct sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.