Weather and Climate

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What are the two main factors that determine climate?

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Temperature and Precipitation.

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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 average conditions.

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In which climate zone is most of the USA located?

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Most of the USA is located in the Temperate climate zone.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific climate, characterized by temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.