Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is climate?

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A long-term pattern of weather conditions.

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What is precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is temperature?

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The measure of thermal energy in the surrounding air.

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What is condensation?

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Cooling of water vapor back into a liquid.

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During which process does water vapor begin to change into a liquid and form clouds?

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Condensation.

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What is evaporation?

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The heating up of liquid water into water vapor.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground after rain.

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What is the water cycle?

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A continuous cycle of water on Earth.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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They are formed by condensation and can lead to precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.