VST1 2023 5th Grade

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What type of precipitation falls when the atmosphere is warm?

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Rain is the type of precipitation that occurs when falling through a warm atmosphere.

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Where does most of the water in the water cycle come from?

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Most of the water for the water cycle comes from oceans.

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What characterizes the polar climate zone?

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The polar climate zone is characterized by higher latitudes, long winters, short summers, and very little precipitation.

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What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

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Sunny weather is usually associated with a high pressure system.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific climate, characterized by temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.