Wind & Water Cycle

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What are Jet Streams?

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Bands of high-speed winds that blow from west to east and affect the weather in the United States.

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What is Precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the clouds and reaches Earth's surface, such as rain, sleet, snow, or hail.

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What is Transpiration?

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The process of water vapor escaping into the air from plants.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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The flow of cooler air over a body of water toward land.

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What fuels the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is Condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What are Local Winds?

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Winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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The flow of cooler air from land to a body of water, typically occurring at night.

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What are Global Winds?

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Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances.