Weather Systems & Climate

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Hail is formed by _______________________

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repeated updrafts in cumulonimbus clouds

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What direction does our weather primarily move in?

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West to East

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This side of the mountain is dry and desert-like because of the rain shadow effect.

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Leeward

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Which global wind pattern do we live in?

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Westerlies

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If the air mass forms over water and is hot, what would it be called?

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Maritime Tropical

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What is the definition of a weather system?

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A weather system is a set of atmospheric conditions that produce specific weather patterns.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What are the main components of a weather system?

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Temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream influences weather by steering air masses and affecting storm paths.

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What is a rain shadow effect?

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A rain shadow effect occurs when mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems.