Amplify weather patterns review

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What happens to an air parcel when it is warmer than the surrounding air?

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It will rise.

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What is the process called when water vapor changes to a liquid, creating a cloud?

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Condensation.

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How is the temperature of the troposphere at the surface compared to its highest point?

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It is warmest at the surface and coldest at its highest point.

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What is the relationship between the size of a body of water and the amount of water vapor it can produce?

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More surface water leads to more water vapor and larger storms.

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What is an air parcel?

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An amount of air that moves as a unit.

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What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid turning into vapor.

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What is the role of condensation in the water cycle?

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It helps form clouds and precipitation.

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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 a storm?

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A disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, rain, and other severe weather.