4th Grade Weather Review

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What type of weather do high pressure systems typically bring?

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High pressure systems usually bring sunny weather.

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Which season typically has the least rainfall?

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Winter (December, January, February) typically has the least rainfall.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms.

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What are the two main types of temperature scales?

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The two main types of temperature scales are Fahrenheit and Celsius.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, which creates differences in air pressure.