Great Air Race Vocabulary

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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 ground.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the Earth's rocks and soil.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather but can also signal that other clouds are on the way.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth where living organisms can exist.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and life.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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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 is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What are nimbostratus clouds?

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Nimbostratus clouds are thick, gray clouds that cover the sky and bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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