Unit Review Weather Lesson 1-13 OpenSciEd

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What happens to evaporation in cold ocean water?

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Cold ocean water has less evaporation, which causes less humid air to form.

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What causes air to move upward into the clouds?

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Warm air from near the ground rises and causes the upward movement of air.

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What happens to a fluid when it cools down?

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When a fluid cools down, it becomes more dense and sinks.

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What effect does warm ocean water have on humidity?

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Warm ocean water evaporates more, which causes more humid air to form.

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Define evaporation.

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is the relationship between temperature and humidity?

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Higher temperatures can increase the amount of water vapor the air can hold, leading to higher humidity.

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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.

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What role do clouds play in weather?

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Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and can lead to precipitation, affecting weather patterns.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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