ORE Water Cycle and Weather Instruments Review

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is a weather instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What step of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and turning into liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas as it heats up.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and does not get absorbed by the soil.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is precipitation?

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

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True or False: Runoff is water that is absorbed by the ground.

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False.

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What weather instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What happens during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle.