Weather/Atmosphere 100

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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Which type of clouds are found closer to the ground, stratus or cirrus?

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Stratus clouds are found closer to the ground.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.

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What is the role of ozone in the stratosphere?

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Ozone absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation, causing the temperature to increase in the stratosphere.

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What happens during a cold front?

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Cold dense air slides underneath warm air, forcing the warm air up, which cools and condenses, often leading to precipitation.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that are thin and wispy, indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in 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 to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.