Reporting Category 3 Review

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years.

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Why is runoff important?

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Runoff is important because it returns water to other locations on Earth, helping to maintain the water cycle.

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How does the Sun affect evaporation?

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The Sun provides heat, which increases the rate of evaporation of water from surfaces.

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What are the phases of the moon in order?

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The pattern of the moon's phases is: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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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 average conditions.

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What is a heatwave?

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A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.