Weather and Atmosphere

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What type of pressure system is associated with clear skies and calm weather?

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High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures wind direction.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a severe storm characterized by a funnel cloud that forms from a cumulonimbus cloud and extends to the ground.

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

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As you go higher in the atmosphere, air pressure and density decrease.

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What is a low pressure system?

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A low pressure system is a weather system that can lead to cloud formation, precipitation, and stormy conditions.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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 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 Earth's surface.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth.