Weather vs Climate and Water Cycle

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere, usually due to heat.

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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, forming clouds or dew.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What does humidity mean?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. High humidity means the air is moist.

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What is a typical characteristic of climate?

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Climate is characterized by long-term patterns and averages of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a region.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What is the term for water that falls to the ground from clouds?

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Precipitation.