Atmosphere / Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is radiation in heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What process describes water changing from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to vapor, usually due to the Sun's heat.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor changes back into liquid, forming clouds, fog, or dew.

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What is convection in heat transfer?

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Convection is the transfer of heat by currents in a fluid.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

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The stratosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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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.

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What role does the Sun play 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 transpiration?

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

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.