Climate and Weather Review

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What climate zone do we live in?

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Temperate: A climate zone with moderate temperatures and four distinct seasons.

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What is the part of the water cycle where liquid water turns into water vapor?

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Evaporation: The process where liquid water heats up and changes into water vapor.

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What climate zone is Antarctica in?

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Polar: A climate zone characterized by extremely cold temperatures and ice.

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Which climate zone has 4 separate seasons?

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Temperate: This climate zone experiences spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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What part of the water cycle describes when water vapors come closer together in the sky to form clouds?

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Condensation: The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation: Any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle: The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a climate zone?

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Climate zone: A region of the Earth with a specific climate, determined by temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather: The short-term atmospheric conditions; Climate: The long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is a tropical climate?

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Tropical climate: A warm climate zone near the equator with high temperatures and heavy rainfall.

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