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Water and Weather
Water Cycle and Weather Patterns
Term | Definition |
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Water Cycle | The continuous movement of water. |
Humidity | The amount of water in the air. |
Atmosphere | The gases that surround the earth. |
Solar Energy | Provides energy for Earth, including water cycle, photosynthesis, food webs, etc. |
Condensation | The process when a gas changes back into a liquid. Ex: Clouds forming |
Precipitation | Any form of water that falls from the clouds. (rain, snow, sleet, hail) |
Evaporation | The process whena liquid changes into a gas. |
Transpiration | The process in which plants give off water through their stomata. |
Run-off | Water returning to the ocean by streams and rivers. |
Climate | the average weather over a long time (30 or more years) |
Weather | Daily changes in the atmosphere that can change short term. |