Unit 2: Weather / Climate and Water Cycling Open Sci Ed

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What is the definition of 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 an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and precipitates back to the surface.

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What are hailstorms?

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Hailstorms are severe weather events characterized by the formation of ice pellets (hail) that fall from cumulonimbus clouds.

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Where are hailstorms most common in the United States?

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Hailstorms are most common in the Central United States.

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What shape do hailstones typically take?

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Hailstones typically have a line or elongated shape.

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How often are weather balloons launched?

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Weather balloons are typically launched twice a day.

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What is a weather balloon used for?

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A weather balloon is used to collect data about the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, and pressure at various altitudes.

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What is the relationship between hail and air temperature?

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Hail typically occurs on days with relatively warm air temperatures, which are above the melting/freezing point.

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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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