Weather/ water cycle

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What happens after condensation in the water cycle?

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After condensation, precipitation occurs, where water falls back to the Earth.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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Does air pressure increase or decrease as you go higher in the atmosphere?

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Air pressure decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere.

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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 by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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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 humidity?

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

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.