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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for water to evaporate from the Earth's surface, which then condenses to form clouds and eventually falls back to the Earth as precipitation.

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What are the two main factors used to measure wind?

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The two main factors used to measure wind are direction and speed.

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What conditions lead to precipitation?

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Precipitation occurs when there is an increase in sunlight, evaporation, and condensation, leading to the formation of clouds that release water.

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How does heavy cloud cover affect nighttime temperatures?

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Heavy cloud cover tends to keep temperatures warmer at night by trapping heat that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere.

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What effect does cloud cover have on daytime temperatures in summer?

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Cloud cover generally decreases daytime temperatures in summer by blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.

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