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5th Grade Unit 5
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| The air that surrounds the Earth; it is made of a mixture of gases | Atmosphere |
| General pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time (30+ years) | Climate |
| The process of water changing from water vapor to a liquid by a loss of heat | Condensation |
| The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas by adding heat | Evaporation |
| Rain, snow, sleet, or hail | Precipitation |
| A huge ball of gases around which the Earth and other planets of the solar system revolve; provides the Earth with most of its light and thermal energy | Sun |
| The change of water from one state to another as it moves around the Earth | Water Cycle |
| The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in a particular area at a specific time | Weather |