SC 6th Grade Earth Science

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What is a high pressure system?

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A high pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, often leading to clear, sunny, and dry weather.

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What is transpiration in the water cycle?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are usually associated with sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and heavy rain.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What does a weather map show?

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A weather map displays various weather conditions across different areas, including temperature, precipitation, and pressure systems.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and often precipitation.