Unit 9: Weather, Climate, & Currents

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What is the process called when molecules of water are heated by the sun?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is Aurora recording when she notes it rained on Monday, was sunny on Tuesday, and rained again on Wednesday?

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Observations of the weather

Front

Why is it incorrect for Laura to only include an ocean as a source of water in her water cycle model?

Back

Water vapor can be evaporated from other sources of water like rivers, streams, puddles, and vegetation.

Front

What two factors are most important in determining the climate found in Florida?

Back

Distance from water and latitude.

Front

What process explains how heat is transferred directly from the ground to the air?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

Back

Climate.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure?

Back

Wind.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

Back

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 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.