4.4 Weather Test

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What are Stratus Clouds?

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Smooth, gray clouds that cover the entire sky, blocking sunlight and producing light rain.

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How do cold air masses move compared to warm air masses?

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Cold air masses move faster than warm air masses.

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What is the purpose of a weathervane?

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A weathervane is used to determine the direction of the wind.

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What type of weather is expected when an area of low pressure is present?

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Thunderstorms are expected when an area of low pressure is present.

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What does low pressure do to air?

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Low pressure forces air up, creating condensation, cloud formation, and precipitation.

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What are Cumulus Clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather.

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What are Cirrus Clouds?

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Thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, usually indicating fair weather but can signal a change.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation that circulates water in the environment.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.