Weather and Climate

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What climate zone is most of the USA located in?

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Most of the USA is located in the Temperate climate zone.

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What are the two main factors that determine climate?

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The two main factors that determine climate are Temperature and Precipitation.

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What is a tornado?

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

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water.

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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 average weather patterns in a region.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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