Water Cycle/Weather Test Review

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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What is stage A of the water cycle?

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Evaporation.

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What is stage E of the water cycle?

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Run Off.

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What is groundwater?

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Water stored in underground caverns or porous rock.

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Which city is likely to have the highest temperature?

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Los Angeles.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.