Chapter 1: Lesson 5 - Climate in the

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What are the main factors that make up weather?

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The main factors that make up weather are temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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What is the amount of moisture in the air called?

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The amount of moisture in the air is called humidity.

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Is snow an example of precipitation?

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True

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Is sleet not an example of precipitation?

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False

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What is how hot or how cold the air is called?

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Temperature.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are the different forms of precipitation?

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The different forms of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.

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How does temperature affect weather?

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Temperature affects weather by influencing air pressure, humidity, and the formation of clouds.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.