Weather and Climate

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What phenomenon occurs when there is uneven pressure in the atmosphere?

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Wind.

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How can weather be defined?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, such as 'Last night Cypress received two inches of rain.'

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What is formed when water vapor condenses into liquid?

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Clouds.

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What process allows water to move from Earth's surface to the atmosphere in the water cycle?

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Evaporation, which occurs when the sun heats ocean water.

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What do the observations 'It was below freezing outside this morning' and 'The last time it rained was 18 days ago' describe?

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Both describe the weather in the city.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun heats water, causing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is the significance of atmospheric pressure in weather patterns?

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Uneven atmospheric pressure can lead to wind and various weather conditions.

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What is condensation in the context of the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.