Clouds, Precipitation, Storms Review

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Where do warm ocean waters typically occur?

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Near the equator.

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What do we call a collection of millions of tiny water droplets or ice crystals?

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Clouds.

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Tornadoes form on ...

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Land.

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A _____________ is a large, rotating low-pressure system that forms over the warm waters of oceans near the equator.

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Hurricane.

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with _________ weather.

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Stormy.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the main 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 humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.