ESS 5.1.1

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What kind of weather is typically found in a warm and wet climate?

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Warm and wet climates often experience high humidity, frequent rainfall, and temperatures that are generally warm throughout the year.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and carries warm water up the east coast of the United States.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a violent storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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How do winds in the jet stream behave?

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Winds in the jet stream blow between a boundary of cold air and warm air, influencing weather patterns.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes against a warm air mass, often leading to stormy weather.

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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 is the average weather patterns over a long period.

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What factors influence weather patterns?

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Weather patterns are influenced by temperature, humidity, wind, air pressure, and geographical features.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role do ocean currents play in weather?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and influence weather patterns by transporting warm and cold water across the globe.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass meets and rises over a cold air mass, often leading to gradual weather changes.