Water Vapor Circulation on Earth

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Classroom Material
Keywords
atmosphere water hydrologic vapor gas cycle wind air ocean currents circulation liquid solid crystals ice snow clouds precipitation condensation deposition sun solar heat energy radiation transfer weather earth rotation wind climate zones
Subjects
Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Water Vapor Circulation on Earth

Water vapor plays an important role in the water cycle and in the distribution of heat around the planet. By observing the movement of water vapor, scientists can study global wind patterns and the development of cyclonic storms. In this simulation from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, water vapor circulates around Earth over the course of a year.
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PBS Learning Media

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