Unit 4 ReviewEarth's Heat and Greenhouse Effect Flashcard

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water molecules escape into the air as water vapor.

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What occurs during precipitation?

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Water molecules fall from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The way in which heat is trapped close to Earth's surface by gases in the atmosphere.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed for the water cycle to occur.

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What is transpiration?

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The evaporation of water from the leaves and stems of plants.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation.

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What is surface runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does the Sun affect the water cycle?

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The Sun heats water in oceans and lakes, causing evaporation.