Weather and Climate Study Guide

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What type of clouds bring rain?

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Dark cumulus clouds are the type of clouds that bring rain.

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What is the main source of energy in the water cycle?

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The main source of energy in the water cycle is the heating of Earth's surface by the Sun.

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In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does most weather occur?

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Most weather phenomena occur in the troposphere.

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What is a form of precipitation?

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Snow is a form of precipitation.

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What happens to the temperature after a cold front passes?

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The temperature will drop after a cold front passes.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over a significant period.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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The three main types of clouds are cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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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.