Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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water cycle
A
The continual movement of water among earths atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and percipitation
2
Q
in the water cycle water enters the atmosphere by
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evaporation
3
Q
Water droplets leave the clouds by
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condensation
4
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condensation
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gas to liquid
5
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evaporation
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liquid to gas
6
Q
humidity
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measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
7
Q
relative humidity
A
percentage of water vapor that is actually in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a particular temp
8
Q
psychrometer
A
a instrument that can measure relative humidity
