Chapter 13 Glencoe - Weather Lesson 1

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What is humidity and when is it greater?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and it is greater when the air is warm.

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a type of precipitation that occurs when rain freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.

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How is hail formed?

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Hail is formed from ice pellets that grow by rising and falling within a cloud, accumulating layers of ice.

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What are the main processes involved in the water cycle?

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The water cycle includes processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, which move water between the oceans, land, and atmosphere.

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What is the dew point?

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The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes fully saturated with moisture (100% humidity).

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns over a significant period.

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What role does temperature play in humidity levels?

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Higher temperatures can increase the capacity of air to hold moisture, leading to higher humidity levels.

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What is the significance of the water cycle in weather patterns?

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The water cycle is crucial for weather patterns as it regulates temperature, precipitation, and the distribution of water in the environment.

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What are the different types of precipitation?

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Types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, hail, and drizzle, each formed under different atmospheric conditions.

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How does air pressure affect weather?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; high pressure typically leads to clear skies, while low pressure can result in clouds and precipitation.

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