5.E.1.1 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 over a significant period.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

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Clear and sunny weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system.

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True or False: There are four seasons in a year.

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True

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What happens to weather conditions over time?

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Weather changes every day.

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What is an example of a change in climate?

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The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future, based on meteorological data.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail or snow.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.