Topic 3 Review: Weather & Climate

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What is climate?

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Climate is the weather over a long period of time.

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What describes humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit and Celsius?

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The freezing point of water is 32°F and 0°C.

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What does high pressure indicate in weather?

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High pressure usually indicates clear skies and fair weather.

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What does low pressure indicate in weather?

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Low pressure usually indicates cloudy skies and precipitation.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.