Water Cycle and Weather Flashcard

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What can carry more water vapor, colder air or warmer air?

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Warmer air can carry more water vapor than colder air.

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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 is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is the difference between rain and snow?

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Rain is liquid water that falls from clouds, while snow is frozen water crystals that fall when temperatures are low.

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a form of precipitation that consists of small ice pellets.

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What is hail?

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