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How do raindrops form?

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5th Grade Amplify Science: Earth Systems - Chapter 2

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Which of these events cause a water shortage?

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When enough water vapor cools, it forms...

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Which statement best explains why water drops did not form on the outside of the cup when it was placed in a plastic bag?

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Where does the water in the air come from?

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The process of liquid water heating and changing into water vapor (a gas) is known as....

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When water vapor (a gas) cools into liquid water drops, this process is known as...

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Based on the simulation, where did water vapor cool and form liquid water?

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Based on the simulation, the higher altitudes have _________ temperatures.

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Based on the observations from our investigation into freshwater and saltwater, when ocean water evaporates...

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According to "Drinking Cleopatra's Tears", water on the earth today is ________________ the water from long ago because it only changes form and continues to be recycled over and over again.

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Write a scientific explanation (SEE CRITERIA ABOVE) to answer the question below. You may use the essay sentence starters below to guide you through your writing. You must be able to explain condensation and how it affects the amount of rain that forms in a certain area.

Question: Why does a lot of rain form over West Ferris?

Scientific Explanation starter:
A lot of rain forms over West Ferris because ....
During condensation, …
This means that ....
This is why …