Climate and Water Cycle Review 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 1.6

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What is the climate like at the top of a mountain compared to the base?

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The top of the mountain has a cooler climate.

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Where do hurricanes collect the moisture needed for precipitation?

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From water evaporating quickly off the warm ocean surface.

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What are clouds made of?

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Water vapor that has condensed into droplets.

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What is the process of water moving from the ocean to the atmosphere called?

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Evaporation.

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Where does most evaporation take place on Earth?

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Oceans.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are the primary source of moisture for evaporation.

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How does temperature affect the water cycle?

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Higher temperatures increase evaporation rates, while lower temperatures can lead to condensation.

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