Weather

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What are the imaginary lines that determine weather patterns and run parallel to the equator?

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Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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70%

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What is a severe storm that involves a funnel cloud forming from a cumulonimbus cloud?

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Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which climate zone has moderate temperatures and rainfall year-round?

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Temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which climate zone receives the most direct sunlight and rainfall, making it the warmest?

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Tropical

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

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Climate

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of precipitation occurs when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere?

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Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cools, leading to cloud formation?

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Convection

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