Amplify Earth Systems Assessment

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What are the drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night or early morning called?

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Dew

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What is water in its gas form called?

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Water vapor

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The star at the center of our Solar System that supplies heat and light to Earth is called?

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The Sun

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What are the 3 parts to the Water Cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

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True or False: When a liquid changes to a gas it is called precipitation.

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False

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the heat energy needed for evaporation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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