Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
Accumulation
Miscellaneous
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What is the definition of precipitation?
Precipitation is when clouds release solid or liquid water, and it falls back to Earth.
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When does evaporation happen?
It occurs when liquid water from the earth's surface and from living organisms changes into water vapor.
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What is the opposite of condensation?
The opposite of condensation is evaporation.
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What is accumulation?
When water soaks into the ground or runs off into a water source.
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What is the water cycle, and what is another name for this process?
The water cycle is the continuous movement of water from water sources. It is also known as the hydrologic cycle.
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How many forms of precipitation are there? What are they?
There are five types of precipitation. They are rain, freezing rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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Name at least one factor that speeds up evaporation.
pressure,suface area,or tempature.
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What is condensation?
Condensation is when water vapor in the air gets could and changes back into liquid, forming clouds. (gas-->liquid)
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What 2 rivers run off into the Persian Gulf?
The 2 rivers are the Tigris and Euphrates River.
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What are the steps of the water cycle?
First, there is evaporation and transpiration. Next, there is condensation. Then precipitation happens. Finally, there is run-off, percolation, and infiltration.
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Why doesn't most of the condensed water in clouds fall?
Most of the condensed water doesn't fall because the speed of their fall isn't fast enough to overcome updrafts.
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Does evaporation affect rain/clouds?
yes since when water evaporates it forms clouds
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Where can condensation occur besides in the sky? In what form?
Condensation can occur at ground level in the form of fog.
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Where does accumulation occur?
In water that flows toward the ocean. While it is flowing, some of the water seeps into the ground.
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Describe the difference between evaporation and transpiration.
Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor. Transpiration is when plants lose water out of their leaves.
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What natural disaster causes any or all of the precipitation forms?
The natural disaster that causes any or all of the precipitation forms is an extra tropical cyclone.
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What is similar to evaporation but affects the mass of the liquid?
Boiling
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When does fog develop?
Fog develps when air having a relatively high humidity content (moist) come in contact with a colder surface (Earth's surface) and cools to the dew point.
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How does accumulation occur in the streets in the city?
The water from precipitation will flow down pipes that go into the ocean. It will be collected by the small patches of dirt used by trees.
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When water is transferred to another water source, what does it do? A. Transfers minerals to different parts of the globe B. Evaporates and stays in the air C. Changes the water temperature
A. Transfers minerals to different parts of the globe
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What are the exact steps for the precipitation process?
First, water droplets have to condense on dust, salt, or smoke particles. Next, the water droplets grow because they collide with more condensing water vapor. When millions of cloud droplets collect, they will overcome the updrafts and fall as precipitation.
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How does evaporation help produce hydroelecricity ?
It creates water vapor which condences therfore get water to make energy.
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What is the difference between fog and clouds? Where and when do clouds form?
The difference is that rising air is not required to form fog. Clouds form in the sky when water vapor turns into liquid.
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What would happen to accumulation without evaporation?
There would be no accumulation, for no water would be in the air, therefore making it impossible for precipitation to form. No water would flow into water sources or into the ground.
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What are the drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night called?
The drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night are called dew drops.
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