Weather and Climate (SOL 4.4)

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, resembling feathers?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy clouds that often indicate fair weather.

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What storm forms over water and weakens when it moves over land?

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A hurricane is a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and weakens over land.

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What type of cloud is associated with severe weather like thunderstorms and tornadoes?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds that produce thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain.

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What instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

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A rain gauge is used to collect and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period.

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Which factor does NOT influence weather?

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The phase of the moon does not affect weather conditions.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over a long time.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating columns of air that can cause destruction?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.