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Weather & Climate #1
Water Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gravity | a force that pulls matter towards earth |
| atmosphere | a layer of gas that surrounds the earth |
| energy transfer | happens when energy moves from one thing to another |
| water cycle | the continuous cycle where water moves between earth and the atmosphere |
| water vapor | water molecules as a gas |
| evaporation | the process where water changes from liquid to gas (vapor) |
| transpiration | evaporation of water from plant leaves |
| condensation | water vapor in the air changes to liquid water |
| crystallization | liquid water in the atmosphere freezes and changes to a solid (ice) |
| precipitation | liquid or solid water released from clouds (ex. rain, snow) |
| decomposition | the breakdown of dead plants and animals |