What makes the weather change?

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What is a storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rains, and strong winds?

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thunderstorm

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What type of atmosphere is characterized by instability or storminess?

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low air pressure

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What is the term for the weight of air above a given area?

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air pressure

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Where is the light most intense on Earth?

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equator

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Weather predictions are not always accurate because they are based on what?

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probability

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What is the term for a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

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tornado

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What type of storm is characterized by a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain?

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hurricane

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What is the primary factor that drives weather changes on Earth?

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the sun's energy

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What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

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wind

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What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a cycle?

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convection