Unit 1 Weather & Climate

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What is the process of cloud formation?

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Clouds form as warm air rises, expands, cools, and becomes saturated, leading to water vapor condensing into tiny drops.

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What forms when the air temperature is below freezing and water vapor changes directly to solid?

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Snow forms when the air temperature is below freezing and water vapor changes directly to solid.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What is relative humidity?

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Relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor that air is holding compared to the amount needed for saturation at a specific temperature.

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What type of front is formed when warm air rises over cold air?

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A warm front is formed when warm air rises over cold air.

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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 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 the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.