Quarter 2 Science Review

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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 are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather. They are puffy in appearance and often look like cotton balls.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is a weather tool used to measure wind speed.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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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 droplets.

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What is a wind vane?

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A wind vane is a tool that shows the direction of the wind.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a device used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What happens to water droplets in the atmosphere when they become too heavy?

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When water droplets in the atmosphere become too heavy, they fall to the ground as precipitation.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) at sea level.