Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves in and replaces cooler air, often bringing cloudy skies and rain.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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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 a land breeze?

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

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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, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What happens when ocean temperatures rise?

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When ocean temperatures rise, it can lead to an increase in clouds and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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