5.10A- Weather & The Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the layer of air that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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What do you call the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area?

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Climate

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How does weather change over time?

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Weather is constantly changing.

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What is the process called when gas turns into liquid due to cooling?

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Condensation

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What do NASA scientists study when they measure Earth's sea levels and clouds over long periods?

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Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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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.