Storms CRT1920 Part 2

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

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The Earth has seasons due to its tilt and revolution around the sun.

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What is a vortex?

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A vortex is the movement of a liquid or gas moving in a spiral around a central axis.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position D?

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Winter.

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What step of the water cycle does number 4 represent?

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Precipitation.

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What happens when a warm front is created?

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A warm air mass runs into a cold air mass, and the warm air goes over the cold air.

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What is the definition of a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.

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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 back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.