Freshman Fall 2024 Final

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What is the purpose of modeling in science?

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To put complex systems into a form that is easier to understand.

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Which state of matter does NOT have a definite SHAPE and VOLUME?

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Gas

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What is the definition of drought?

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A long period of weather that is drier than normal for an area.

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What is the definition of weather?

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The way the atmosphere is behaving at a specific place over short periods of time.

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Which option is NOT a form of precipitation?

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Fog

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What is the definition of precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor turns back into liquid water.