Weather 2 (Wind and Instruments)

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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 again, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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 from the sun.

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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 that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period.

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How often should you check a rain gauge for accurate data?

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You should check and record the data every day, at the same time each day.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the average weather conditions over a long period.

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What causes puddles to dry up during the day?

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Puddles dry up during the day primarily due to evaporation, where the water changes from liquid to gas.

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What factors affect the rate of evaporation?

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Factors that affect evaporation include temperature, wind speed, humidity, and surface area of the water.

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What happens to water in a sunny spot compared to a shady spot?

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More water evaporates from a pan exposed to sunshine than from a pan left in the shade.