Unit Review Weather Lesson 1-13 OpenSciEd

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process where warmer, less dense air or fluid rises, cools down, and then sinks, creating a circular motion.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as the sun's rays warming the ground.

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What happens to air pressure when it decreases?

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When air pressure decreases, it tends to produce cloudier skies and can lead to precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process in which a liquid becomes a gas, often occurring when heat is applied.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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 ground, such as rain or snow.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, influencing temperature, evaporation, and wind.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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