PMA #2 Review

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

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Distance and time.

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In which layer of Earth's atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

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Stratosphere.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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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.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor through pores in their leaves.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.