Weather and Climate

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is released from the leaves of plants into the atmosphere.

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What gas makes up most of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water in solid or liquid form that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun and is used to heat the Earth.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water movement through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the water cycle?

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Gravity helps to pull water down from clouds as precipitation and allows water to flow into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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