Weather Vocabulary Review

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water particles gain kinetic energy and change from liquid to gas, primarily due to heat from sunlight.

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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.

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What is the role of solid particles in cloud formation?

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Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses onto solid particles, such as dust or pollen, in the atmosphere.

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What does water turn into during evaporation?

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Water turns into water vapor during evaporation.

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What happens to air particles when they gain thermal energy?

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Air particles that gain thermal energy move faster, spread farther apart, and become less dense, causing them to rise.

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What is the primary energy source for evaporation?

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The primary energy source for evaporation is sunlight.

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What is the difference between water vapor and liquid water?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water, while liquid water is the liquid state. Water vapor forms when water evaporates.

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What is the significance of temperature in evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of water particles, leading to a higher rate of evaporation.

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What is the process of water changing from gas to liquid called?

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The process of water changing from gas to liquid is called condensation.

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What happens to the density of air as it heats up?

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As air heats up, it becomes less dense and rises.

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