Weather and Climate

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What are the two main factors that determine climate?

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Temperature and Precipitation.

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Where is a hurricane most likely to happen?

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Hurricanes are most likely to happen in tropical regions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is at a set time; climate is over a long period of time.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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 a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is the role of temperature in determining climate?

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Temperature influences the type of weather patterns and ecosystems that can exist in a region.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.