Space and Water Cycle Review

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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What causes shadows to move throughout the day?

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Shadows move because the sun appears to move across the sky as the Earth rotates.

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What time does the sun typically rise?

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The sun typically rises around 5:00 AM.

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What happens to the length of a shadow from 2 PM to 4 PM on a sunny day?

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The length of the shadow will increase as the sun moves lower in the sky.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate is long-term and averages over years, while weather is short-term and can change daily.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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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, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.