Moisture in the Atmosphere (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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3 states of water in atmosphere
3 states of water in atmosphere
Water vapour (gas), liquid (droplets), ice (solid)
Humidity definition
Humidity definition
Amount of moisture or water vapour in the air
What is water vapour?
What is water vapour?
Invisible, gaseous form of water
How temp affects water vapour capacity
How temp affects water vapour capacity
Warm air holds more moisture than cold air
Condensation process
Condensation process
Water changes from gas to liquid when temp decreases
Coalescence process
Coalescence process
Tiny water droplets join together to form larger droplets
Sublimation process
Sublimation process
Water changes directly from gas to ice without being liquid
Evaporation process
Evaporation process
Water changes from liquid to gas when temp increases
Precipitation definition
Precipitation definition
Any form of water falling from clouds to ground
4 types of precipitation
4 types of precipitation
Rain (liquid), snow (ice crystals), hail (pellets), frost