science flashcard

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What step of the water cycle is involved in cloud formation?

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Condensation is the step of the water cycle where water vapor cools and changes 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 the water cycle?

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

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What does the prefix alto- mean?

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The prefix alto- means high or elevated.

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What type of cloud is a Cirrus cloud?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that are thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often associated with fair weather.