Weather and Climate Practice Flashcard

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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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How does high humidity affect how people feel?

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It feels warmer.

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What are isobars on a weather map?

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Isobars are lines that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

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What does the hydrosphere include?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What does temperature measure in relation to particles?

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Temperature measures the movement speed of particles.

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in elevation?

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Air pressure decreases as elevation increases.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages.

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What is the role of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere protects life on Earth by providing oxygen, regulating temperature, and shielding from harmful solar radiation.

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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 to the Earth's surface.

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What are the main components of the water cycle?

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The main components of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.