TCI- Unit 3: Lesson 4 Review

Front

Where does water in the air come from?

Back

It evaporates from the ground and turns into water vapor.

Front

Why does precipitation happen?

Back

Water vapor becomes too heavy and falls from the clouds.

Front

It is most likely to snow when it is what temperature?

Back

19° F

Front

What tool do meteorologists use to find the distance of precipitation and track patterns?

Back

Radar

Front

It is most likely to rain when it is what temperature?

Back

40° F

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process where water turns into vapor and enters the air.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What happens to water vapor when it cools?

Back

It condenses to form clouds.