Practice Flashcardizz LT 7.1

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What is the accuracy of weather models?

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Weather models are not 100% accurate and cannot predict future weather conditions with certainty.

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What is the process of water vapor changing into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth's weather?

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The Sun.

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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What role does the Sun play in weather?

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The Sun provides the energy that drives Earth's weather systems.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is humidity?

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