Weather Test Review 2024 (Extra)

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What causes most changes in local weather?

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Movement of air masses.

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How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

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Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

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Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?

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Rain gauge.

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What stage of the water cycle occurs when water falls back to Earth?

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Precipitation.

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What is a front in weather terms?

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A boundary where two different air masses meet.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a barometer used for?

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To measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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To measure wind speed.