Solar System & Weather Final

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What causes changes in ocean tides on Earth?

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The force of gravity between Earth and the moon.

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What do we call pieces of ice formed when raindrops freeze?

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Sleet.

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Where do most changes in weather take place?

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Along fronts.

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What are different views of the moon called?

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Phases.

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Is it true that there would be no life on Earth without the sun?

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True.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's weather systems?

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The sun.

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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Front.

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What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection.

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What is the name of the effect that causes moving air to turn and twist due to Earth's rotation?

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Coriolis effect.

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What are the four main types of precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, snow, and hail.