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Unit 7
Patterns of Change & Sun, Moon, and Earth Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| condensation | the process through which gas changes into a liquid. |
| evaporation | the process through with a liquid changes into a gas. |
| precipitation | water that falls from clouds to the ground in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow. |
| water cycle | the continous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth. |
| water vapor | water in the form of a gas. |
| climate | the average weather pattern of an area over time. |
| decade | a period of ten years. |
| weather | the condition of the sky and air at a given place and time. |
| wind direction | where the wind is blowing from. |
| wind speed | how fast the air is moving. |
| continous | something that keeps going without stopping |
| average | typical temperature over a period of time, like a week or a month. |