Weather and Climate (SOL 4.4)

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What is climate?

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Average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?

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The phase of the moon.

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What storm is the most powerful electrical storm?

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Thunderstorm.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes?

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Cumulonimbus.

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Which of the following is a liquid form of precipitation?

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Rain.

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What is weather?

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The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe damage.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather.