LT 7.1 Retake #2

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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How does humidity affect weather formation?

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Humidity contributes to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.

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Why do areas of low atmospheric pressure often result in bad weather?

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They allow for the rising of warm, moist air, which can condense and form precipitation.

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What is the process of cloud formation?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.

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How do air masses influence weather?

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Air masses carry distinct temperature and humidity characteristics, affecting the weather of an area.

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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 role does temperature play in weather?

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Temperature affects air pressure and humidity, influencing weather patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.