Weather Ch. 3

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What are cirrus clouds?

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High, wispy clouds made up of ice crystals.

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What forms when water vapor cools and condenses on dust particles in the air?

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Clouds.

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What is the definition of weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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What causes grass to be wet in the morning without rain?

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When the air cooled above the ground during the night, water vapor condensed on the grass.

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What is a hurricane?

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A storm that forms over warm ocean water and can bring strong winds and heavy rain.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 cumulus clouds?

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Puffy, white clouds often seen in fair weather.