Weather

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What climate zone is characterized by the least amount of direct sunlight and is the coldest?

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Polar climate zone.

Front

What climate zone receives the most direct sunlight and rainfall, making it the warmest?

Back

Tropical climate zone.

Front

Define weather in the context of the atmosphere.

Back

Weather is what is happening in our atmosphere at a specific time and place.

Front

What is the term for the part of the water cycle that includes rain, sleet, and snow?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What severe weather phenomenon involves lightning, rain, and forms from a cumulonimbus cloud?

Back

Thunderstorm.

Front

What are the main components of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

Front

What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A type of cloud associated with thunderstorms, characterized by its towering structure.

Front

What factors influence the climate of a region?

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Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and prevailing winds.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.