Weather Patterns

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Water vapor in an air parcel must cool in order to condense into liquid water.

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True

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid changes into a gas.

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What is an air parcel?

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An amount of air that moves as a unit.

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Does liquid water have to cool down in order to evaporate?

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False

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What happens when an air parcel loses energy and cools?

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The more rainfall can happen.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas changes into a liquid.

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What is precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds onto the ground.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation and influences weather.