Unit 5 Weather and Climate

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What type of weather is associated with a High Pressure system?

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Fair and sunny.

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What explains the fairly constant average temperatures on Earth?

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The continuous motion of air and water distributes the sun's energy.

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Which global winds affect weather in the U.S.?

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Prevailing Westerlies.

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What is created when air moves due to pressure differences?

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Wind.

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How do the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and the Sun interact?

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They influence local weather patterns and Earth's climate.

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What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What role do oceans play in weather patterns?

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Oceans store and distribute heat, influencing temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are trade winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.