Weather and Climate Patterns

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What is a tornado?

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A natural disaster characterized by strong winds and rotating columns of air.

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True or False: Mountains can block the winds impacting an area's climate.

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True

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What is climate?

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The average weather over many years.

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Where does the moisture near coastal regions come from?

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The ocean.

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What tool is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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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 long-term patterns.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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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 blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.