Weather vs Climate and Water Cycle

Front

What is the process where plants lose water through their leaves?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What process occurs when a puddle changes into vapor during the day?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the average weather in an area over an extended period of time called?

Back

Climate

Front

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

Back

The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

Front

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

Back

Before

Front

What is the term for the water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for the daily changes in temperature and weather conditions?

Back

Weather