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Water Cycle
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True or False: Water vapor is visible to humans.
False. Water vapor can only be seen when combined with aerosols.
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The percentage of water vapor that the air contains at a certain temperature is ____.
Relative humidity
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Where does our fresh water come from?
evaporation and condensation
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When trade winds hit a mountain range, what can happen?
a rain shadow can form -- perhaps create a desert area
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What part does gravity play in the water cycle?
The force of gravity helps drive the motion and cycling of water through the water cycle.
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What part of the water cycle is shown in this image?
Evaporation
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What part of the water cycle is shown in this image?
Transpiration
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What part of the water cycle is shown in this image?
Condensation
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True or False: Cold air holds more moisture than warm air.
False. Warm air holds more moisture.
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Name two things that drive the motion and cycling of water through the water cycle.
1. The suns energy 2. The force of gravity
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What part does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun provides the energy that drives the water cycle.
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Name three of the places where water can be collected.
Teacher Check: lakes, rivers, streams, glaciers, ocean, groundwater
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Where is most of the water on Earth located?
The oceans
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What needs to be added or removed to change water from gas to liquid or vice versa?
heat (thermal energy)
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What causes the directions of airflow on Earth?
Earth's rotation
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True or False: Warm air rises.
True.
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Most of our weather here in Pennsylvania comes from ___.
Canada -- the westerlies bring air down from Canada into the U.S.
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What part of the water cycle is shown in this image?
Collection
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What is another name for the water cycle?
Hydrologic Cycle
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What part of the water cycle is shown in this image?
Precipitation
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True or False: Lake Erie is an example of a "salt" lake.
False. Lake Erie is a freshwater lake.
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