What is condensation in the water cycle?
Weather/Atmosphere 100

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.
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Which type of clouds are found closer to the ground, stratus or cirrus?
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Stratus clouds are found closer to the ground.
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What causes wind?
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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.
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What is the role of ozone in the stratosphere?
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Ozone absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation, causing the temperature to increase in the stratosphere.
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What happens during a cold front?
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Cold dense air slides underneath warm air, forcing the warm air up, which cools and condenses, often leading to precipitation.
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What is evaporation in the water cycle?
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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor.
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What are cirrus clouds?
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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that are thin and wispy, indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.
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