Index Card (Part5) December

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the release of water vapor into the air by plant leaves.

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True or False: An ocean current is a small volume of water flowing in a certain direction.

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False

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What type of weather is associated with a maritime polar air mass?

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Cloudy and rainy.

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What is the relationship between temperature and relative humidity?

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Higher temperatures generally lead to lower relative humidity, and lower temperatures lead to higher relative humidity.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, interacting with the atmosphere.

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Define hydrosphere.

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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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.