Amplify Weather Patterns Chapter 1

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What do all clouds contain?

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Water.

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What is weather?

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Conditions such as rain, clouds, and wind at a particular time and place.

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What is precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds onto the ground.

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What do clouds form from when they come in contact with colder air?

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Water vapor.

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What is the water cycle?

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The path that all water follows as it moves around Earth in different states.

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What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing evaporation and driving weather systems.

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