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Standard 4.E.2A

4.E.2A - Earth’s atmosphere is a mixture of gases, including water vapor and oxygen. The movement of water, which is found almost everywhere on Earth including the atmosphere, changes form and cycles between Earth’s surface and the air and back again. This cycling of water is driven by energy from the Sun. The movement of water in the water cycle is a major pattern that influences weather conditions. Clouds form during this cycle and various types of precipitation result.

Grade(s): 4

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2014

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Carrick Creek: Glossary | RiverVenture Condensation and Hydrolysis | RiverVenture

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Condensation and Hydrolysis | RiverVenture
The first reaction shown is a condensation reaction. Two molecules combine with the loss of a water molecule (blue and orange). The second reaction is a hydrolysis reaction. A molecule is cleaved by...