Wind & Water Cycle

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What are Global Winds?

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Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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The flow of cooler air over a body of water toward land.

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is the Wind-Chill Factor?

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Increased cooling caused by the wind when it blows.

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What are Local Winds?

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Winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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The flow of cooler air from land to a body of water, typically occurring at night.

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What is Evaporation in the Water Cycle?

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The process by which water changes from liquid to vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is Condensation in the Water Cycle?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.

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What is Precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.