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Earth Ch. 11
water in the atmosphere
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9th Grade
03/11/2012

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Term
precipitation
Definition
Water that falls to the Earth's surface as a liquid or a solid.
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cumulus cloud
Definition
White, fluffy, fair-weather clouds.
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stratus clouds
Definition
Extended cloud layers that seem to cover the sky
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cirrus cloud
Definition
High clouds made of tiny ice crystals.
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dew point
Definition
The temperature at which condensation occurs.
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cloud
Definition
Collection of water droplets in the atmosphere.
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evaporation
Definition
Process by which a liquid changes to a gas.
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relative humidity
Definition
Amount of water vapor actually in the air compared with the maximum amount the air could hold at a particular temperature.
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humidity
Definition
Water vapor in the air.
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condensation
Definition
Process by which a gas changes to a liquid.
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