Flashcardziz - QA2 TES (unit 3) 24-25

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water, which is present in the air and can be seen as humidity.

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How does water vapor form?

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Water vapor forms when water evaporates from surfaces like oceans, lakes, and rivers due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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What role do mountains play in rainfall?

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Mountains can block moist air, causing it to rise and cool, leading to condensation and rainfall on one side, while the other side may be dry.

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What is a rain shadow?

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A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain where less rain falls due to the mountain blocking moist air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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How does proximity to the ocean affect rainfall?

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Areas close to the ocean typically receive more rainfall because they have access to moisture from the ocean.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens to salt levels during flooding?

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During flooding, salt levels can increase in surface water as seawater mixes with freshwater.