Chapter 3: Exploring Earth's Atmosphere

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is electricity that jumps from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth.

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Is water moving air?

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False

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a windstorm that builds up over hot land.

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What is the source of energy that heats the earth?

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The sun.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the process where the earth and the air exchange water with each other.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.