Weather

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?

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The temperature depends on energy from the sun

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Front

Which device measures air pressure?

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If it's a hot day outside, what can you conclude?

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The air can hold a lot of moisture

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Why can't you see the water vapor in the air?

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It exists as a clear, colorless gas

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What is the difference between absolute humidity and relative humidity?

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Absolute humidity is how much water the air can hold; relative humidity represents how much water the air actually holds.

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Why does it tend to be cool at the Earth's poles?

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Sunlight strikes them at extreme angles

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What are the characteristics of a high-pressure system?

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Clear skies and sun

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If the air is only holding one-third as much moisture as it can possibly hold, what is the relative humidity?

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33 percent

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What will happen if the relative humidity is 100 percent, and the temperature begins falling?

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It will start to rain

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