Weather Review NC 5th Grade Science

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What causes land breezes and sea breezes?

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Land breezes and sea breezes are caused by the different temperatures between land and water surfaces.

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How does air move in a sea breeze?

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In a sea breeze, the wind moves from the ocean to the land.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over land, often after rain, that moves into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What type of air mass is dry and cold?

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A dry and cold air mass is called Continental polar.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is a maritime polar air mass?

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A maritime polar air mass is a cold, moist air mass that forms over oceans in polar regions.