Term 3 CTA Review 24-25

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What is the season with the shortest amount of daylight?

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Winter solstice.

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What occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

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It is winter.

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What is a significant feature of nimbostratus clouds?

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They are dark and often bring rain.

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What do red lines on a weather map typically indicate?

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Warm fronts.

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Which type of cloud is most likely to bring rain?

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Nimbostratus.

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What is the definition of a solstice?

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A solstice is an event in which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is an event in which day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring twice a year.

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What type of weather is typically associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What are the characteristics of cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds found high in the atmosphere, often indicating fair weather.

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What is the role of high-pressure areas in weather?

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High-pressure areas generally lead to clear skies and stable weather conditions.