Amplify Earth Systems Assessment

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What are examples of precipitation?

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Examples of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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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, often forming droplets.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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Where does condensation most likely occur?

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Condensation most likely occurs high in the atmosphere where temperatures are cooler.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, liquid water absorbs heat and changes into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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True or False: Evaporation is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid.

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False. Evaporation is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas.

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