Weather

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What is the movement of rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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What is the degree measurement that Earth's axis is tilted upon?

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23.5 degrees.

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What does revolution refer to in terms of Earth's movement?

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Earth orbiting the sun.

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What is Earth's atmosphere?

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The thin layer of gasses that surround Earth.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor held in the air.

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What causes day and night?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the definition of precipitation?

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When water falls back to Earth in the form of rain, sleet, or snow.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are the four main types of clouds?

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Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus, and Nimbus.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.