Weather NC Review 5th Grade

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over land to lakes, rivers, and ponds after rain or melting snow.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, occurring during the day when warm air rises from the land.

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What do stratus clouds look like?

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Stratus clouds look like a blanket and usually bring rain or precipitation.

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What is La Nina?

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La Nina is a weather pattern characterized by unusually cold and dry weather in the Pacific Coast.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, occurring at night when the land cools faster than the sea.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.