Amplify Science - Weather Final

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What happens to an air parcel that is warmer than the surrounding air?

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It will rise because it is less dense than the surrounding cooler air.

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Where do satellites orbit in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Satellites orbit in the Exosphere.

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What is the effect of more surface water on the atmosphere?

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More surface water results in more water vapor in the atmosphere.

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True or False: Liquid changes to a gas when it gains energy and warms.

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True.

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Which storm is likely to have more rainfall: one with a surface temperature of 21°C or one with 29°C?

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The storm with a surface temperature of 29°C is likely to have more rainfall.

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What is the relationship between temperature and energy in air parcels?

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Warmer air parcels have more energy than cooler air parcels.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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How does rising air affect weather patterns?

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Rising air can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What is the role of water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor is a greenhouse gas that helps regulate temperature and contributes to weather patterns.