Unit 2 Weather Review 24-25

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What is evaporation?

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

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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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What happens to water when the temperature rises?

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When the temperature rises, liquid water can evaporate into vapor.

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What happens to water when the temperature drops below freezing?

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When the temperature drops below freezing, liquid water can turn into ice.

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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.

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What does a 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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An 'H' indicates high pressure, which usually brings sunny and calm weather.

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What does a 'L' on a weather map indicate?

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An 'L' indicates low pressure, which often brings cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is humidity?

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