Water Cycle and Weather Flashcard

Front

This precipitation forms as ice crystals and remains frozen all the way to the ground.

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Snow

Front

This weather phenomenon begins as hot and cold air masses form a funnel-shaped cloud.

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Tornado

Front

This step of the water cycle is when water is warmed by the sun and becomes water vapor.

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Evaporation

Front

This step of the water cycle happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds.

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Condensation

Front

This step in the water cycle happens when condensed water becomes too heavy to remain in the sky and falls to earth.

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Precipitation

Front

This step in the water cycle happens when water soaks into the ground.

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Groundwater

Front

This form of precipitation comes from liquid water that freezes as it hit cold air close to the ground.

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Sleet

Front

This precipitation forms as liquid water falls to the earth.

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Rain

Front

This precipitation forms when frozen water is carried through warm spots of air by wind and refreezes. It can become as large as a softball.

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Hail

Front

This weather phenomenon occurs when warm ocean water and cold air swirl together to cause strong wind and rain.

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Hurricane