Water in the Atmosphere Vocab

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What is crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process where water vapor loses thermal energy too quickly, leading to the formation of tiny ice crystals.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor loses thermal energy and changes into a liquid.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water absorbs thermal energy and turns into water vapor.

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Define water vapor.

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water, which is present in the atmosphere.

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What role does thermal energy play in evaporation?

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Thermal energy allows water to change from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) during evaporation.

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How does temperature affect condensation?

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As temperature decreases, water vapor loses thermal energy, leading to condensation into liquid water.

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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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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Explain the process of sublimation.

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Sublimation is the process where ice or snow changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first.