Climate and Weather- flashcard

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What type of air pressure is present in a low-pressure system?

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Low air pressure is associated with cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is the relative humidity if the air is holding one-third of the moisture it can possibly hold?

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33% relative humidity.

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What is required for evaporation to occur?

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Water needs to get warmer, taking heat from your skin and making you feel colder.

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What caused the crayon to melt on a dark driveway in bright sunlight?

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Solar radiation heated the driveway, and then heat was transferred to the crayon by conduction.

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What is the phase change from water vapor to liquid water called?

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Condensation.

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What is high air pressure associated with in terms of weather?

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High air pressure is typically associated with clear and sunny weather.

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What happens to the temperature of water during evaporation?

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The temperature of the remaining water decreases as it absorbs heat.

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What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into ice without becoming liquid first?

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Sublimation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.