Weather and Climate (SOL 4.4)

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a powerful electrical storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes.

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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 weather in a region.

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What does it mean if the average summer temperature has been high for ten years?

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This indicates a change in climate, as it reflects long-term temperature trends rather than short-term weather events.

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Which factors affect the weather?

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Factors that affect the weather include air temperature, wind speed, and types of clouds.

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What does NOT affect the weather?

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The phase of the moon does NOT affect the weather.

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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, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.