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Kevin's Atmosphere
integrated science
word | meaning |
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water cycle | the continuous movement of water from the atmosphere |
transpiration | the evaporation of water through pores in a plant's leaves |
precipitation | any form of water that falls back to Earths surface |
humidity | the quantity of water vapor in the atmosphere |
dew point | the temperature at which water vapor molecules start to form liquid water |
cirrus cloud | thin and wispy,and they occur at high altitudes |
stratus cloud | sheetlike and layered,form at lower altitudes |
cumulus cloud | white and fluffy with somewhat flat bottoms,form at various altitudes |