Water Cycle, Weather & Climate (M)

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What is the source of energy that causes water to move around Earth in different ways?

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The sun.

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What do we call the condition of the air at certain times and places, such as cold, hot, humid, rainy, or dry?

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Weather.

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What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

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Clouds form from condensation that occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools.

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What term describes the average temperatures in an area that are warmer than most other places?

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Climate.

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What is a scientist who studies weather called?

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A meteorologist.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is when water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area?

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Climate.

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

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Evapotranspiration.