Evaporation and Condensation

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What is evaporation?

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The change of state from a liquid to a gas.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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Drying clothes in sunlight.

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What happens to the mass of an object in a closed container over time?

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The mass stays the same because no particles exit or enter.

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What are the three states of water found on Earth?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is condensation?

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The change of state from gas to liquid.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is the role of temperature in evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

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What is the role of humidity in evaporation?

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Higher humidity decreases the rate of evaporation.

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What is an example of condensation?

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Water droplets forming on a cold glass.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air.