Weather and Climate Concepts

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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Transpiration

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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Condensation

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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Evaporation

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The process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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Run-off

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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Groundwater

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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Cloud types

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Different classifications of clouds, including cirrus, cumulus, and stratus.

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Fog

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A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface.

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Humidity

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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Weather

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.