Front

What causes clouds to form high in the sky?

Back

It is cold enough there for the water vapor to begin condensing.

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Where do hurricanes collect moisture to produce precipitation?

Back

From water evaporating quickly off the warm ocean surface.

Front

What factor can cause a local climate to be wet and have heavy precipitation?

Back

Being near a large body of water.

Front

What is the result of placing a plastic bag with water on a windowsill in sunlight compared to one in a dark closet?

Back

The bag on the windowsill had more condensation than the bag in the closet.

Front

What should Lu do to model water evaporation from the ocean?

Back

Place a heat lamp above the tray.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water from oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

How does being near a large body of water affect local climate?

Back

It can increase humidity and lead to more precipitation.