Unit 2: Weather / Climate and Water Cycling Open Sci Ed

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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What is the term for water falling from the atmosphere to the ground?

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Precipitation

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What conditions are necessary for hail to form?

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Hail forms in strong thunderstorms with intense updrafts and supercooled water droplets.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What happens to temperature during a hailstorm?

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The temperature usually decreases during a hailstorm.

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What is the role of clouds in weather?

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Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and play a crucial role in precipitation and weather patterns.

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Where in the United States are hailstorms most common?

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Hailstorms are most common in the Central United States.