Understanding the Water Cycle Processes

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What is Latitude?

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The angle measured south or north of the Equator.

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What is Climate?

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Long-term seasonal trends averaged from annual data.

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What is Weather?

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The short-range forecast; daily conditions.

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What is the Equatorial Region?

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Region located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

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What is the Arctic Circle?

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66.5°N, most Northern latitude to receive sun’s rays on December 21st.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

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23.5°N, the most Northern latitude to receive the sun’s vertical rays on June 21st.

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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23.5°S, the most Southern latitude to receive the sun’s vertical rays on December 21st.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while Climate refers to long-term trends.

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What are Polar Regions?

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Regions north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.