Weather Patterns

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What are seasons?

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Seasons are the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) that are characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is 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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. High humidity means there is a lot of moisture in the air.

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What is a weather pattern?

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A weather pattern is a consistent and predictable sequence of weather conditions that occur in a specific area over time.

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What causes rain?

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Rain is caused when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into droplets that become heavy enough to fall to the ground.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail.