5th Grade Weather Mid Unit Check In

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What does the prefix or suffix '-nimbus' or 'nimbo-' mean?

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It means precipitation.

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What factors affect climate?

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Climate is affected by latitude, altitude, and distance from the ocean.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Climate is an average over a long period of time, while weather refers to daily conditions.

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What causes different types of clouds?

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Cloud types are different because of altitude and temperature.

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What is a convection cell?

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A convection cell is a circular motion where warm air rises and cold air sinks.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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How does altitude affect climate?

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Higher altitudes generally lead to cooler temperatures and different weather patterns.

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What is the role of the ocean in climate?

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The ocean influences climate by storing and distributing heat, affecting weather patterns.

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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.