Water Cycle Review

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What do stratus clouds indicate?

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Stratus clouds are a sign of bad weather.

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Who studies and predicts the weather?

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A meteorologist is someone who studies and predicts the weather.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what's happening outside right now. Climate is the long-term study of weather over time.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns from liquid to vapor and rises into 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 the water cycle?

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

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls in a specific area.