Weather Unit Test Study Guide

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What is the term for the average state of the weather in a region over a long period?

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Climate

Front

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

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Condensation

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What is a cold front?

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The boundary where cold air replaces warm air

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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Sun

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Which process is responsible for moving water from plants to the atmosphere?

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Transpiration

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What is the movement of air masses called that leads to changes in weather conditions?

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Atmospheric circulation

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Why do coastal areas have a milder climate than inland areas?

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The influence of ocean currents

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How does the uneven heating of the Earth's surface affect atmospheric circulation?

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It causes air to move from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas

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What is a result of the Coriolis effect on global winds?

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Winds bend to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

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What is the main factor that determines the direction of ocean currents?

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Wind patterns