Condensation

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water.

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When does condensation occur?

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Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and turns into liquid water.

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What happens to warmer water vapor when it comes into contact with a cooler surface?

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The warmer water vapor loses heat and condenses into water droplets.

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What is an example of condensation?

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Water drops on the lid of a hot tea pot.

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What is dew?

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Dew is water droplets that form on cool surfaces, like leaves, due to condensation.

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What is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation, which is when liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What role does temperature play in condensation?

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Lower temperatures cause water vapor to lose heat and condense into liquid.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an example of condensation in nature?

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Dew drops on grass in the morning.

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How does condensation relate to clouds?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets in the atmosphere.

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