Weather and Climate

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, formed during the condensation process.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region over a significant period.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed to heat water in oceans and lakes, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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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 or vapor.

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What is the significance of the rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period.