Great Air Race Vocabulary

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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 condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid, often seen when water vapor cools and forms droplets.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows across the land, usually after rain, and can carry soil and pollutants into rivers and lakes.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the Earth's rocks and soil, encompassing all the solid parts of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas, commonly occurring when water heats up and transforms into water vapor.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, often indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, often accessed through wells.