Test 1 - P4, P5, P6

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patterns (in science)

Back

something that repeats or changes in a predictable way

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Water Cycle

Back

The process where water moves through the Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and then back to the atmosphere.

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weather

Back

The way the atmosphere is behaving at a specific place over short periods of time.

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drought

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A long period of weather that is drier than normal for an area.

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precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the main component of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What are the three main types of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.