Unit 8 Part 1

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What type of weather is typically associated with a high pressure system?

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Clear skies and dry air.

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What is a high pressure system?

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A weather system where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, often leading to clear and calm weather.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a low pressure system?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is the role of a rain gauge?

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To measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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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 sublimation?

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The process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.