Flashcardziz - QA2 TES (unit 3) 24-25

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, which can be accessed through wells.

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What happens to water vapor as it rises in the atmosphere?

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As water vapor rises, it cools down and can condense into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What role do mountains play in weather patterns?

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Mountains can affect weather patterns by forcing air to rise, which can lead to cooling and condensation, resulting in precipitation on one side.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water, which is invisible and present in the air.

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How does temperature affect the state of water?

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Temperature changes can cause water to change states: it can freeze into ice, evaporate into vapor, or condense into liquid.

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, formed when water vapor cools and condenses.