4th Grade Weather and Climate

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What should you do if there is a hurricane warning in your area?

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Move inland away from the coast.

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Which climate zone is most likely to be hot and humid?

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Southern.

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What can you claim if the temperature was 8°F warmer on day 2 compared to day 1?

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It was 8°F warmer on day 2.

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Which area is most likely to receive snow in November based on average minimum temperatures?

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Area 'A' because it is coldest.

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What process forms clouds in the water cycle?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

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Wind.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe weather.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.