Earth's Atmosphere

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What is the Earth's atmosphere?

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The Earth's atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet, essential for life, providing oxygen, and protecting from harmful solar radiation.

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What is a cyclone?

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A cyclone is a swirling center of low air pressure that can lead to severe weather conditions.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure at any height.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process of water falling from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What are the main processes of the water cycle?

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The main processes of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives the water cycle, causing evaporation and influencing weather patterns.