Weather vs Climate and Water Cycle

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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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 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 Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does the Sun contribute to the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation, which moves water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state (water vapor) due to heat.

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What happens during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.