Weather Lesson 1-6 Review Game

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when molecules of liquid water escape as water vapor.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Sunlight heating up the ground is an example of radiation.

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What happens to air particles that gain thermal energy?

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They move faster, spread farther apart, and become less dense and rise.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is solid or liquid water falling from clouds.

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What happens to a parcel of air when it rises?

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When a parcel of air rises, it gives energy to the surrounding air, cools off, and becomes more dense.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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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, and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.