Weather Flashcardizz

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What is the rainy season in Costa Rica?

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The rainy season in Costa Rica ranges from May to November, which is a characteristic of its climate.

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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 average weather patterns.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is the boundary between two different air masses.

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What are variations of weather conditions over long periods of time called?

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These variations are called climate.

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What does climate refer to?

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Climate refers to the average weather over a long period of time.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a possibility of a flash flood today.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What are prevailing winds?

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Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids, such as air or water.

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.