Predicting Weather Review

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What is the role of oceans in weather systems?

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Oceans store and transport the Sun's heat energy.

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What is considered the driving force for Earth's climate?

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The Sun.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer.

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What is wind?

Back

Large scale movement of air caused by differences in air pressure and temperature.

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What happens to air pressure as you go up through the atmosphere?

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Air pressure decreases as you go up through the atmosphere because there are fewer molecules.

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Define 'air pressure'.

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure and temperature.

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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 evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.