Weather Review

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Cool air has __________ pressure.

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high

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Where does a hurricane form?

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Over a warm body of water

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What is the process of global winds curving due to the Earth's rotation called?

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Coriolis effect

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Which type of weather is Dallas, Texas, likely experiencing?

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Gentle precipitation for days

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The arrow above the water is coming down and is blue because

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the water is cold so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

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What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a region.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.