Great Air Race Vocabulary

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What is the hydrosphere?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process when water vapor turns into a liquid, usually occurring in clouds.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the Earth's rocks and soil.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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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 the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and play a crucial role in precipitation.