Weather

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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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Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

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Thunder is not a form of precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with high pressure air mass?

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High pressure air masses are usually associated with fair weather.

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What are the two types of air pressures?

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The two types of air pressures are low pressure and high pressure.

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How does a barometer help in weather prediction?

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A barometer measures air pressure, and changes in air pressure can help predict weather changes.

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What does a low air pressure symbol on a weather map indicate?

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A low air pressure symbol indicates areas where storms and cloudy weather may occur.

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What does a high air pressure symbol on a weather map indicate?

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A high air pressure symbol indicates fair weather and clear skies.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

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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 front?

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