water on earth
What covers most of Earth’s surface?
water
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place
What is the water cycle?
The movement of water on Earth in a repeating pattern
Name one type of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Where is most of Earth’s water found?
Oceans
What is water vapor?
Water in gas form
What are the three main parts of the water cycle?
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
What happens when water falls from clouds?
Precipitation
Name two other places (besides oceans) where water is found.
Lakes, rivers, streams, underground, or atmosphere (any two)
What is humidity?
The amount of water vapor in the air
What happens during evaporation?
Liquid water turns into water vapor and rises into the air
How do oceans and lakes affect weather?
They absorb and release heat
What is the atmosphere?
The blanket of air around Earth
How does high humidity make the air feel?
Sticky, damp, or uncomfortable
What happens during condensation?
Water vapor cools and forms clouds
What kind of weather do places near large bodies of water usually have?
Warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and more precipitation
Explain why Earth looks blue from space.
Because most of Earth is covered with water
Explain what clouds are made of
Clouds are made of water
Describe what happens before precipitation falls.
Water vapor condenses into clouds and the drops become heavy before falling
Why do areas near water have milder temperatures?
Because water absorbs heat and releases it slowly, keeping temperatures more even