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When water vapor loses thermal energy it ___________________________, and millions of droplets come together to form clouds.
condenses
When water changes from a liquid to a solid, thermal energy is ________.
released
What makes evaporation happen?
energy from the sun heats the water
What makes condensation happen?
the water vapor cools
Water vapor is found in which of Earth's systems?
the atmosphere
During which part of the water cycle is energy absorbed by water?
evpaporation
The downhill flow of water on land is propelled by ______________________.
gravity
What does it mean for sand to have a low specific heat?
Sand will got hot faster.
What does it mean for water to have a high specific heat?
It takes longer for water to heat up or cool down.
What causes wind to blow?
differences in air pressure
When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it's called a ____.
sea breeze
What kind of weather forms from low pressure systems?
cloudy weather and precipitation
What type of front forms when a cold air mass moves toward a warm air mass?
cold front
What kind of weather forms from a cold front?
showers, heavy rains, storms
How are stationary fronts different from the other types of fronts?
the air masses stall or stop moving
How does elevation affect climate?
the higher the elevation the colder the climate
