Evaporation and Condensation: Water's Ascent
Students will investigate the processes of evaporation and condensation as key stages in the water cycle.
Key Questions
- Explain how solar energy drives the process of evaporation from various water bodies.
- Differentiate between evaporation and transpiration in the context of the water cycle.
- Analyze the conditions necessary for water vapor to condense and form clouds.
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