Great Air Race Vocabulary

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What type of clouds are associated with sudden precipitation?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds that often produce thunderstorms and sudden precipitation.

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What does the prefix 'GEO' mean?

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The prefix 'GEO' means 'ground' or 'earth'.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, often occurring when water is heated.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that is made up of liquid water, ice, or water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often associated with fair weather.

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What are nimbostratus clouds?

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Nimbostratus clouds are thick, gray clouds that cover the sky and bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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What is the atmosphere?

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