5th Big Idea 7 P1

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor (gas) when it gets warm.

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What kind of day has the most evaporation?

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A sunny and hot day.

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What does a high-pressure system usually bring?

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Sunny and dry weather.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the scientific name for water in its gas phase.

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What happens to humidity when a high-pressure system moves in?

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Humidity decreases.

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What type of weather can you expect on a cold, cloudy day with high pressure?

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Sunny and dry weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow.

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What is the opposite of evaporation?

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Condensation, which is when water vapor turns back into liquid water.

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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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