Condensation Definition
Condensation is when a gas turns into a liquid. For example, water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds in the sky.
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Water Cycle (3-5 Version)
Fun Facts
- As a cold glass of water sits on a table, water vapor from the air condenses into water droplets on the glass.
- Dew forms close to the ground from condensed water vapor.
- Fog is formed by water vapor condensing a little above the ground.
Why Do We Need To Know About Condensation
Learning about condensation helps us see how important it is for making things like dryers and other home devices work better. It’s also important in studying the environment, weather, and even making drinks through a process called distillation.
Understanding condensation is key for jobs in many areas, including making clean water or studying how water moves in nature. Did you know clouds are made of billions of tiny water droplets? It’s important for students thinking about these kinds of jobs to know about condensation.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Water on Earth is millions of years old and is constantly being recycled.
- Water vapor is constantly evaporating from the surface of the Earth.
- Water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds.
- Water falls back to earth and the cycle repeats.
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