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Lewis-Water Cycle
Question | Answer |
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tool used to measure temperature | thermometer |
tool used to measure humidity | psychrometer |
amount of water vapor in the air | humidity |
temperature at which air is saturated and condensation occurs | dew point |
the constant cycling of water on Earth | the water cycle |
process in which liquid water changes to water vapor | evaporation |
process in which water vapor changes to liquid water | condensation |
any form of water falling from the clouds | precipitation |
source of energy for the water cycle | the Sun |
plants releasing water vapor into the air | transpiration |
formed when water vapor changes from a gas directly into a solid | frost |
water in the form of a gas | water vapor |
formed when warm air rises, cools, and condenses | clouds |
cloud prefix indicating a rain-producing cloud | nimbus |
storm clouds | cumulonimbus |