Weather and The Water Cycle

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What part of the water cycle does number 4 in the diagram illustrate?

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Precipitation.

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Which of these is an example of precipitation?

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Snow.

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During which part of the water cycle do clouds form?

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Condensation.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation.