Water and Weather

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a Warm Front?

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Located at the leading edge of a warm air mass, it brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.

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What weather is typically associated with a Warm Front?

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Light rain or light snow.

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What is climate?

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Weather over a long period of time.

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What are Cirrus clouds?

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The highest clouds in the sky, looking white, thin, and wispy, usually indicating good weather.

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What are the three forms of water?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor).

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is a Cold Front?

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The leading edge of a cold air mass, often bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.