Weather vs Climate PRACTICE

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What is the continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

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Water cycle

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What term describes the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

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Climate

Front

What do we call it when clouds can't hold anymore water molecules and it falls to Earth?

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Precipitation

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Is the average yearly rainfall in Hawaii an example of weather or climate?

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Climate

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What is the term for the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area?

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Weather

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is the term for the process of water turning from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation

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What do we call the long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region?

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Climate

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Rain, hail, sleet, or snow

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How does the water cycle affect weather patterns?

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It influences humidity, precipitation, and temperature.